Title: Evaluating Peer Learning and Mentoring as Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms in DDA Organizations: Insights and Implications
Authors: Fadeke Adeola Atobatele, Chioma Angela Okonkwo
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Pages: 192-200
Publication Date: 2025/03/28
Abstract:
In today's dynamic digital age (DDA), organizations constantly grapple with the challenge of effectively transferring knowledge among their workforce to remain competitive and innovative. This review delves into the evaluation of peer learning and mentoring as potent mechanisms for knowledge transfer within DDA organizations, offering profound insights and implications for organizational development.Peer learning, characterized by the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experiences among colleagues of similar hierarchical levels, emerges as a fundamental facet of knowledge transfer. Through peer learning platforms, employees can harness collective intelligence, foster collaboration, and navigate through complex problem-solving scenarios. Evaluation of peer learning initiatives reveals its significance in enhancing employee engagement, bolstering team cohesion, and promoting a culture of continuous learning within DDA organizations.Mentoring, on the other hand, represents a structured form of knowledge transfer where experienced individuals guide and support less experienced counterparts in their personal and professional development. The evaluation of mentoring programs highlights their role in facilitating knowledge acquisition, skill enhancement, and career advancement among employees. Mentoring fosters a nurturing environment conducive to knowledge exchange, skill refinement, and succession planning within DDA organizations.The synthesis of peer learning and mentoring as knowledge transfer mechanisms unveils synergistic effects that amplify their impact on organizational learning and development. By integrating peer learning platforms with formal mentoring programs, organizations can create a comprehensive ecosystem for knowledge transfer that transcends hierarchical boundaries and departmental silos. The evaluation of this integrated approach underscores its efficacy in fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, nurturing talent, and fostering innovation within DDA organizations.Furthermore, this review delineates the implications of leveraging peer learning and mentoring as knowledge transfer mechanisms in DDA organizations. It elucidates the imperative for organizations to invest in creating conducive environments that promote peer learning and mentoring initiatives. Moreover, it underscores the significance of adopting technology-enabled platforms to facilitate seamless knowledge exchange and mentor-mentee interactions across geographically dispersed teams. The evaluation of peer learning and mentoring as knowledge transfer mechanisms in DDA organizations illuminates their transformative potential in driving organizational learning, talent development, and innovation. Embracing these mechanisms entails strategic investments, cultural alignment, and technological integration to harness their full benefits. The insights garnered from this evaluation pave the way for organizations to navigate the intricacies of the digital landscape and emerge as agile, knowledge-driven entities poised for sustained success in the dynamic DDA environment.