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Enhancing Knowledge Transfer: Exploring Intergenerational Dynamics at an Engineering Company in Cape Town

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  • Bingwen Yan

    (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa)

  • Rendani Wilson Maladzhi

    (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)

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Construction companies face challenges in knowledge sharing and transfer within their collaboration networks, hindering innovation. Young artisans encounter barriers that impede their skill development, while ageing artisans struggle to mentor them effectively. This study, conducted in Cape Town, explores internal and external processes of knowledge exchange between young and old artisans in a construction company. A survey (n=120) using SPSS Version 25 reveals insights into the dynamics of knowledge transfer. The findings emphasize the importance of structured interventions to bridge generational gaps and advocate for knowledge sharing as vital for organizational development in the construction industry.

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  • Bingwen Yan & Rendani Wilson Maladzhi, 2025. "Enhancing Knowledge Transfer: Exploring Intergenerational Dynamics at an Engineering Company in Cape Town," International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), IGI Global Scientific Publishing, vol. 21(1), pages 1-25, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jkm000:v:21:y:2025:i:1:p:1-25
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