Fostering Wisdom at Work

This book examines the concept of wisdom in the workplace and offers theories, frameworks, and techniques to foster it, recognizing it as a vital key to success for individuals and society. It is aimed at senior learning specialists, organization development managers, HRD directors, and workforce scholar-practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Most people can name dozens of knowledgeable individuals in their private and business lives, but highly value the very limited number deemed as wise. The fields of gerontology, psychology, and social science have attempted to study the phenomena of wisdom with little significant clarity or understanding of the construct within the expansive workforce development field. Wisdom, as an important aspect of a growing global knowledge economy, lacks the frameworks and theories needed for fostering workplace wisdom.

This book brings a scholarly scrutiny to the study of wisdom, propelling the attribute to prominence within the broad field of workforce development and particularly within the growing context of a global knowledge economy. It investigates the characteristics of wisdom and offers theories, frameworks, techniques to foster wisdom in the workplace, recognizing it as a vital key to success for individuals and society.

The ideal audience of this book includes senior learning specialists, organization development managers, HRD directors, and workforce scholar-practitioners. These key individuals in organizations understand talent management and have a vested interest in the career construction of individuals in their organizations.

Wisdom is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various dimensions, including cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects. It involves the ability to make sound judgments, apply knowledge effectively, and exhibit empathy and compassion toward others. In the workplace, wisdom plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity, fostering innovation, and promoting effective collaboration.

One of the key challenges facing the study of wisdom is the lack of a clear definition and a comprehensive understanding of the construct. Different scholars and researchers have proposed various definitions and frameworks, which can lead to confusion and inconsistencies in the literature. This book aims to address this issue by providing a comprehensive and systematic exploration of wisdom, its characteristics, and its potential applications in the workplace.

The book begins by defining wisdom and exploring its various dimensions. It then examines the theoretical foundations of wisdom, including cognitive, emotional, and behavioral theories. The book also discusses the role of experience, reflection, and socialization in the development of wisdom.

In the next section, the book explores the characteristics of wisdom in the workplace. It examines the role of wisdom in decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership. It also explores the relationship between wisdom and organizational culture, and how it can be fostered and cultivated within organizations.

The book also offers practical strategies and techniques for fostering wisdom in the workplace. It discusses the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting lifelong learning, and encouraging individuals to reflect on their experiences and insights. The book also provides case studies and examples of organizations that have successfully fostered wisdom in their workforce.

In conclusion, this book brings a scholarly scrutiny to the study of wisdom, propelling the attribute to prominence within the broad field of workforce development and particularly within the growing context of a global knowledge economy. It investigates the characteristics of wisdom and offers theories, frameworks, techniques to foster wisdom in the workplace, recognizing it as a vital key to success for individuals and society. The ideal audience of this book includes senior learning specialists, organization development managers, HRD directors, and workforce scholar-practitioners. These key individuals in organizations understand talent management and have a vested interest in the career construction of individuals in their organizations.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 142 x 223 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367893569