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Effectiveness of push and pull learning strategies in construction management

Santos, AD; Powell, JA

Authors

AD Santos

JA Powell



Abstract

“Push learning” in construction management happens when learners have little or no power in defining the problem, action or knowledge that is required to improve their own working environment or process. In the “pull learning” situation, people working in construction are in charge of learning for themselves by exploring their actions as they work. This paper presents a case study that investigated the use of these learning strategies in the creation of a “learning mood” within a medium sized contractor towards modern production principles. The results showed clear indications that the creation of an effective “learning mood” in construction is more likely to happen in a supportive environment characterised by “pull learning”. However, “push learning” proved very useful in provoking the initial reflection that triggered “pull learning”. Therefore, a balanced approach between “push” and “pull” learning seems the best way to introduce changes in construction organisations searching for improvement and innovations.

Citation

Santos, A., & Powell, J. (2001). Effectiveness of push and pull learning strategies in construction management. Journal of Workplace Learning, 13(2), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665620110383636

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2001
Deposit Date Nov 12, 2007
Journal Journal of Workplace Learning
Print ISSN 1366-5626
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 13
Issue 2
Pages 47-56
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/13665620110383636
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13665620110383636