Print Email Facebook Twitter Exploitative learning in inter-organizational projects Title Exploitative learning in inter-organizational projects: Evidence from Dutch infrastructure practices Author Liu, Y. (TU Delft Integral Design & Management) Hertogh, M.J.C.M. (TU Delft Integral Design & Management) Houwing, E.J. (TU Delft Integral Design & Management; Rijkswaterstaat) Date 2019 Abstract Purpose - How learning is facilitated in inter-organizational projects remains underdeveloped in the literature. The aim of this study is to focus on viewing the relationship between the multiple organizations in a project, from a perspective of the learning aspect. Design/Methodology/Approach - This research analyses the learning trajectory that occurred in the largest tunnel project in the Netherlands. Data were collected through archival documents, in-depth interviews, and site visits. Answering the research question will be done through inductive research. Findings - The results indicate that the most significant change that exploitative learning has led to is the change in mind-set. The learning paradox of projects does not play a factor in the learning trajectory present at the GSP project. Research Limitations/Implications - While the research was conducted in a Dutch context, it is suggested that the findings presented would align with the experiences of construction organizations in other parts of the world. Practical Implications - The findings have implications for understanding learning in practical project management. The organizations need to focus on learning initiatives on people, and not on the collection of data. Originality/Value - This research responds to the debate over the learning in projects. Learning stimulates openness and that this has positive impact omcollaboration. Subject Exploitative learningInductive researchInfrastructure construction projectsInter-organizational projectsMind-set changeOrganizational culture To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bd09eb78-b763-4f07-a12d-08bf5e0fd881 DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/S2516-285320190000002055 Publisher Emerald Publishing ISBN 978-1-83867-051-1 Source Emerald Reach Proceedings Series: 10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization, 2 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type book chapter Rights © 2019 Y. Liu, M.J.C.M. Hertogh, E.J. Houwing Files PDF 10_1108_S2516_28532019000 ... 002055.pdf 227.72 KB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:bd09eb78-b763-4f07-a12d-08bf5e0fd881/datastream/OBJ/view