Why language is not Enough

Authors

  • Nina Bonderup Dohn University of Southern Denmark
  • Christopher Kjær WBL Consult and University of Southern Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/law.v3i4.6196

Abstract

For many larger organisations, increased globalization means that employees, collaborators and customers are distributed throughout the world. This requires a focus within the organisation on the continuing competence development of people from all three groups, in order to make it possible for them to perform  competently in their daily work.

Author Biographies

Nina Bonderup Dohn, University of Southern Denmark

Nina Bonderup Dohn is an associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark. Nina Bonderup Dohn has as her main research interests the relations between tacit and explicit knowledge, focusing on the role of the body in learning and action. Currently these interests are being applied within the field of computer supported collaborative learning to questions concerning the role of tacit knowledge in networked learning environments.

Christopher Kjær, WBL Consult and University of Southern Denmark

Christopher Kjær owns WBL Consult where he works as a consultant within the area of learning and competence development in global organizations. At the same time, he is finishing his Ph.d project with the title Work-based Learning in Global Organizations - global online sessions as support for local project work.

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Published

2008-08-20

How to Cite

Dohn, N. B., & Kjær, C. (2008). Why language is not Enough. Language at Work - Bridging Theory and Practice, 3(4). https://doi.org/10.7146/law.v3i4.6196