Social media have become an important element of modern society in a short period of time. Social media are online tools to connect people; it implies the development of publication to conversation and from sending to dialogue (Social Media Update 2010, 2010, p.2). It is important to keep in mind that …

This paper explores a business model that includes the knowledge modules of a COP (community of practice) and relates them with the business processes and formal organizational hierarchy in order to optimize the value of knowledge worker performance and to embed this value in the ongoing organization …

This book, ‘Outreach work and imminent eviction: RAAK research’, is a report of the results obtained from the examination of these innovations. The first chapter contains a description of the pilot projects, which brought together care workers from the Blankenberg Foundation and Dynamo for early intervention …

Educational programs teaching entrepreneurial behaviour and knowledge are crucial to a vital and healthy economy. The concept of building a Communities of Practice (CoP) could be very promising. CoP’s are formed by people who engage in a process of collective learning in a shared domain of human endeavour …

Evorsa is a small scale Dutch organization specialized in organizing personnel events. Although, the company has been on the market for seven years already, it seems that the firm is not moving forward. Through the years, Evorsa has managed to build up a solid image of itself as a winter activities expert …

One of a number of cities in The Netherlands, which attract a large international community, is Maastricht, the capital of The etherlands most southern Province. Maastricht is internationally, recognized as the European City which lies in the 'heart' of Europe, due to its proximity to both the German, …

This article considers four learning biographies from professional musicians. Each musician holds a different portfolio career and is from a different age category. The key questions I ask are: "How does one learn as a musician?", "What knowledge, attitudes, values and artistic skills are necessary to …

This collective research project investigates the development of the FREE MODEL, an experimental museological framework conceived in response to emerging social, cultural, and institutional challenges of the early twenty-first century. Developed by four international students of the Reinwardt Academy …

This paper presents four research projects on organizational innovation in the Netherlands. These projects are still in a design and theoretical investigation stage, but the authors find it useful to share their findings and insights with the research community in order to inspire them with their ideas …

Today, the Darfur conflict is considered to be one of the worst happenings of the present day world, with millions suffering without a home, shelter, water, or food. Children languish without security, education, nutrition and more than anything else, without any hope of safety or a positive future. …