Description

In a world marked by rapid technological transformations, environmental crises, the globalization of knowledge, and profound social inequalities, universities face the challenge of reinventing themselves in order to remain relevant, innovative, and socially committed. The book offers a deep and contemporary reflection on the role of organizational learning as a fundamental strategy for the transformation and strengthening of contemporary higher education institutions. Drawing on the theoretical contributions of both classical and contemporary authors in the field of organizational learning, the book presents an integrated strategic model based on four fundamental pillars: knowledge management, competency development, strategic monitoring, and a learning-oriented organizational culture. These elements are analyzed in an articulated manner, demonstrating how they can contribute to institutional innovation, the improvement of academic quality, the strengthening of scientific research, and university sustainability. The book pays special attention to universities operating in emerging contexts, recognizing the challenges associated with structural limitations, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and the need for stronger connections between universities and society. Throughout its chapters, the work discusses concrete strategies for applying organizational learning to the essential functions of the university: teaching, research, university extension, and institutional management. With an interdisciplinary approach focused on the contemporary reality of higher education, this work serves as a valuable reference for researchers, university managers, academics, and students interested in institutional innovation, academic leadership, and sustainable development. More than a book about university management, this work presents a strategic vision of universities as learning organizations capable of transforming knowledge into innovation, human development, and sustainable social impact.

Suggested citation (APA, seventh edition)

Sarmento dos Santos-da Silva, A. P. (2026). Gestão da aprendizagem organizacional no Ensino Superior: Um modelo estratégico para universidades em contextos emergentes. Sophia Editions.