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Expertise at Work

Current and Emerging Trends

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Editors:
  1. Marie-Line Germain

    1. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, USA

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  2. Robin S. Grenier

    1. University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

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  • Critically analyzes expertise in the digital era
  • Combines theory and practical application
  • Presents interdisciplinary and global perspectives

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. An Introduction to Expertise at Work: Current and Emerging Trends

    • Robin S. Grenier, Marie-Line Germain
    Pages 1-13

  3. Expertise: Definitions and Concepts

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
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    2. The Changing Concepts of Expertise and Expertise Development

      • Yujin Kim
      Pages 17-38

    3. Routine Expertise, Adaptive Expertise, and Task and Environmental Influences

      • Katerina Bohle Carbonell, Amber Dailey-Hebert
      Pages 39-56

    4. Identifying and Measuring Expertise in Organizations

      • Robin S. Grenier
      Pages 57-69

  4. Expertise in Organizational Settings

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71
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    2. Veteran Experts: Transitioning Military Expertise into Civilian Work

      • Sarah E. Minnis, Michael Kirchner
      Pages 73-98

    3. Expertise in Sports: What Is the Secret Behind World-Class Athletic Success?

      • Gabija Liutkutė, Florentina J. Hettinga, Marije Elferink-Gemser
      Pages 99-127

    4. An Assemblage of Knowledge: Novices, Experts, and Expertise in Universities

      • Zachery Spire
      Pages 129-145

  5. Emerging Concepts of Expertise in Organizations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
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    2. A Brief History of the Relationship Between Expertise and Artificial Intelligence

      • Jan Maarten Schraagen, Jurriaan van Diggelen
      Pages 149-175

    3. The Impact of Changing Workforce Demographics and Dependency on Technology on Employers’ Need for Expert Skills

      • Marie-Line Germain
      Pages 177-195

    4. Preparing for the Future of Work and the Development of Expertise

      • Jason Moats
      Pages 197-224

    5. Conclusion

      • Marie-Line Germain, Robin S. Grenier
      Pages 225-231

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 233-237
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Keywords

About this book

Expertise, which combines knowledge, years of experience in one domain, problem-solving skills, and behavioral traits, is a valuable resource for organizations. To understand the diverse picture of expertise in the workplace, this book offers scholars and scholar-practitioners a comprehensive assessment of the development of human expertise in organizations. Using contemporary perspectives across a broad range of domains, contributors offer readers various professional perspectives including veterans, education, sports, and information technology. The book also describes how researchers and practitioners can address practical problems related to the development, redevelopment, and sustainability of expertise. Finally, the book puts specific emphasis on the emerging trends in the study and practice of expertise in organizations, including the use of artificial intelligence.

Reviews

“True organizational value lies in the expertise that resides in the skills, experience, and behaviors of employees. Yet, not enough has been known about how to identify, develop and measure employee expertise… Until now. This comprehensive review brings together leading researchers and practitioners from around the world, offering new insights, perspectives, and advice on how to make the best of the expertise that resides across a range of organizational settings.”

- Dr. David McGuire, Reader in Human Resource Development, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland

           

“This book provides a much-needed volume that elucidates and provides substantive guidance about the complex construct of expertise. It is a “must read” to help professionals committed to workplace learning move towards a more strategic approach to expertise development.”

-       Dr. Wendy E. A. Ruona, University of Georgia. Former President of Academy of Human Resource Development

 

“This book packs a lot into its pages. It’s both an invaluable education in problem solving, and a riveting perspective on using contemporary human dimension ideas with emerging technology to help solve nagging organizational issues.  I could have used this in my military career!”

-       Ross Guieb,COL. USA(ret), Executive Director of the Bush Combat Development Complex, Texas A&M University System

Editors and Affiliations

  • Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, USA

    Marie-Line Germain

  • University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

    Robin S. Grenier

About the editors

Marie-Line Germain is an award-winning Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University, USA.  Her research and publications focus on employee expertise, mental health in the workplace, and dysfunctional leadership behaviors. She is a Fulbright grant recipient and has extensive experience as a human resource consultant.


Robin S. Grenier is Associate Professor of Adult Learning in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut, USA. Her research focuses on informal and experiential learning, expertise redevelopment, and qualitative inquiry. She works with cultural institutions in the US and abroad to develop public outreach, adult audience programming, and staff training.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Expertise at Work

  • Book Subtitle: Current and Emerging Trends

  • Editors: Marie-Line Germain, Robin S. Grenier

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64371-3

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG, part of Springer Nature 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64370-6Published: 07 April 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64373-7Published: 07 April 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-64371-3Published: 12 March 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 237

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Human Resource Management, Business and Management, general, Artificial Intelligence

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