In Organisational Agility: Exploring the Impact of Identity on Knowledge Management, I delve into the intricate relationship between organisational identity and knowledge management within the framework of agility. My exploration reveals that organisational agility - the capacity to anticipate and respond effectively to environmental changes -heavily relies on how knowledge is managed and flows within an organisation.
I argue that an organisation’s identity has a profound effect on its knowledge management practices. I examine how an organisation’s self-perception and collective identity shape its methods of knowledge acquisition, dissemination, and application. By viewing agility through this identity lens, I uncover how organisational identity impacts responsiveness and adaptability in times of change.
Utilising a cross-disciplinary approach, I integrate insights from various fields to present a fresh perspective on change management and agility. My book challenges conventional views by highlighting the crucial role of identity in shaping knowledge flows and, consequently, the organisation’s ability to stay agile.
For students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to understand the complex interplay between organisational identity and agility, this book offers valuable insights. It sheds light on how identity influences knowledge management and provides a novel viewpoint on the agility model, making it a significant addition to the discourse on change management and organisational theory.
Here are some key takeaways from Organizational Agility and the Impact of Identity on Knowledge Management:
Central Role of Identity: Organizational identity plays a crucial role in shaping how knowledge is managed and utilized. An organization’s self-perception and collective identity significantly influence its knowledge management practices and responsiveness.
Knowledge Flow Dynamics: The book emphasizes that the flow of knowledge within an organization is profoundly affected by its identity. Understanding this relationship helps in optimizing knowledge acquisition, dissemination, and application.
Agility through Identity Lens: By viewing organizational agility through the lens of identity, Dr. Chatwani provides a fresh perspective on how identity impacts an organization’s ability to adapt to and anticipate environmental changes.
Cross-Disciplinary Insights: The book integrates insights from various disciplines, offering a comprehensive understanding of how identity and knowledge management intersect with organizational agility.
Practical Implications: For practitioners, the book offers actionable strategies to align organizational identity with knowledge management practices, enhancing overall agility and adaptability.
Case Studies and Examples: Real-world case studies illustrate how different organizations have successfully or unsuccessfully managed the interplay between identity and knowledge, providing practical lessons and examples.
Challenges and Solutions: The book identifies common challenges organizations face in integrating identity with knowledge management and proposes solutions to overcome these obstacles.
Future Trends: Dr. Chatwani explores emerging trends in organizational identity and knowledge management, highlighting their potential impact on future agility and organizational effectiveness.
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Product Details:
The book is published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG in its first edition on 24 May 2019. It is written in English and available in a hardcover format, spanning 71 pages. The ISBN-10 is 3030172481 and the ISBN-13 is 978-3030172480. It weighs 259 grams and has dimensions of 14.81 x 0.64 x 21.01 cm.
About the Author
Neha Chatwani is the founder of The Workplace Atelier, a dynamic space dedicated to change management bricolage. With a background in Psychology and Business Administration, and experience in human resources and organizational development, she serves a diverse clientele, including the United Nations, multinational corporations, NGOs, and startups. Neha also holds editorial responsibilities for the book Distributed Leadership (Palgrave, 2018).
In addition to her role as an editor, Neha is an Adjunct Faculty member at both WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and Universität für Weiterbildung Krems. She teaches Human Resource Management for Executive MBA and MSc. programs and supervises master’s theses in English. As an accomplished academic and author, she has published extensively, including contributions to Forbes and the Drucker forum.
Explore her latest blog post here: A Vision for Shared Leadership in Complex Ecosystems.
Reviewer's Feedback
“This book fills a gap in literature on how and when knowledge is shared to enable organisational responsiveness. Based on research findings, the book provides new insight on which factors determine organisational agility. I strongly recommend Organisational Agility to scholars and professionals who are interested in the most up-to-date research outcomes.” - Susanne Hansen Saral, Program Director, 41 North Business School, Turkey
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