IDRAK: SUPPORTING DIGITAL SOCIALIZATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS

DS 36: Proceedings DESIGN 2006, the 9th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Year: 2006
Editor: Marjanovic, D.
Author: El-Tayeh, A.N.; Gil, N.
Section: COMPETENCIES & COMMUNICATIONS
Page(s): 1125-1132

Abstract

Engineering design projects are delivered by temporary organizations that bring together a group of firms from the early design stages. Exchanges of tacit knowledge across firms’ boundaries through processes of socialization are important. However, physical cross-firm socialization opportunities are limited. Our research investigates digital socialization opportunities that could facilitate cross-firm transfer of tacit knowledge at the early engineering design stages. Here, we first summarize the theoretical underpinnings of digital socialization. Then, we present IDRAK, a proof-of-concept of a digital platform for supporting cross-firm socialization in engineering design projects. Finally, we discuss our strategy to validate IDRAK.

Keywords: engineering design projects, computer supported sollaborative work, knowledge management, socialization, project management

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