Purpose:
This research aims to investigate how knowledge-sharing can assist architects in managing ongoing and future transitions amid a multitude of external and internal transitions, including shifts in economy, politics, society, as well as emergent demands for sustainability and technological advancements. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study will be conducted through empirical research involving a detailed case study of a Dutch architectural firm. It will explore the firm’s inter-, intra-organizational and individual dimensions using a combination of observations and interviews. The ultimate goal is to develop effective knowledge-sharing tactics that enable architects to adapt to and cope with the industry’s transitions.
Findings:
The proposed framework is based on the theoretical and empirical research and suggests an alternative path related to a transitional approach suitable for architectural offices, in contrast to traditional (top-down) and expansive learning (bottom-up) methods of organizational learning. The research also contributes to understanding the transitional triggers, along with the obstacles and opportunities faced along the way.
Practical Implications:
The findings emphasize the importance of developing knowledge-sharing tactics that are adaptable to the changing needs of the architecture industry. These tactics are intended to aid architects, project managers, and process managers in navigating through transitional changes effectively, fostering an interconnected environment among stakeholders in the construction industry.
Originality/Value:
The research adds academic value by bridging the concepts of knowledge-sharing and transitions and examines the application of knowledge-sharing tactics in the context of architectural practices. It introduces a novel framework — a 3-iteration model based on 'thinking- doing-saying' actions, which includes two steps per action and forms the following
sequence: intuition, intention, initiation, innovation, insight, and integration. This framework benefits the interconnection of stakeholders in the construction industry, particularly architects, project and process managers, and potentially entrepreneurs in creative industries.