Sunil Ramlall Publishes Scholarly Article on Workplace Learning
This article introduced Walden's process model of informal workplace learning (Walden, 2008) and compared this model to that reported by Cseh et al. (1999). Secondarily, this article proposed suggestions for technology-enhanced effective informal wor
Online, January 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Sunil Ramlall co-authors scholarly article on workplace learning.
This article introduced Walden's process model of informal workplace learning (Walden, 2008) and compared this model to that reported by Cseh et al. (1999). Secondarily, this article proposed suggestions for technology-enhanced effective informal workplace learning practices. Differences between the two models were described. It was found that Walden's model lent empirical support to Cseh, Watkins and Marsick's model. Walden's model lacked an examination of multiple alternative solutions to identified problems and a framing/re-framing of business contexts after learning, both of which were part of Cseh, Watkins and Marsick's model. Walden's model did, however, add a step for implementation of action based on learning in the workplace as well as a time frame with which learners engaged in informal learning strategy use. These two additions were not included in Cseh, Watkins and Marsick's model.
About Sunil Ramlall
Dr. Sunil Ramlall is the President of Strategic HRM Consulting, LLC. He has a Ph.D. and M.Ed. in HRD from the University of Minnesota and an MBA and BA in HRM from the University of St. Thomas.
He has been a FT faculty at the University of St. Thomas and Hamline University and continues to teach as an Adjunct Faculty at multiple universities. Dr. Ramlall's research focuses on strategic HR, relationship between HR and firm performance, international HR, strategic compensation, positive organizational behavior and employee motivation. He has more than 25 peer-reviewed journal articles in HR, management and psychology journals. He frequently presents his research at national and regional conferences including Academy of Management, Midwest Academy of Management, International Conference on Business and Economics, etc.
Prior to academia, Dr. Ramlall worked in various HR leadership roles at Target Corporation, Northwest Airlines, Carlson Companies, and University of Minnesota. His work continues to be widely used by organizations, scholars and students in the profession.
