Networked Management Learning for Managers of Small and Medium Enterprises

Marisa Ponti (1) , Vivien Hodgson (2)

1 Department of Applied Information Technology
2 Management School

This paper argues that networked management learning might have specific relevance for SME management development since this model recognizes the importance of social relations and the associated relational dialogue that underpin knowledge and innovation in specific business contexts. Indeed NML reinforces the centrality of networking entrepreneurs and other relevant actors at the local level to increase the effectiveness of their actions and also helps integrate the different components of the local economy within a wider system. Drawing on sociocultural learning theories, we propose a set of learning principles to guide the design of a networked management learning action-based learning programme for SME managers.

Keywords: small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs); management learning

Domains: Computer Science [cs]; Technology for Human Learning

Marisa Ponti, Vivien Hodgson. Networked Management Learning for Managers of Small and Medium Enterprises. Fifth International Conference on Networked Learning 2006, 2006, Lancaster, United Kingdom. ⟨hal-00190157⟩