The Impact of Cloud Adoption on Talent Management: An Exploratory Study from the 'Learning Organization' Perspective

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Title: The Impact of Cloud Adoption on Talent Management: An Exploratory Study from the 'Learning Organization' Perspective
Language: English
Authors: Sabine Khalil, Bahae Samhan
Source: Learning Organization. 2025 32(4):601-619.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer System Design, Personnel Management, Organizational Learning, Information Technology, Organizations (Groups), Job Skills
Geographic Terms: France
DOI: 10.1108/TLO-06-2023-0095
ISSN: 0969-6474
1758-7905
Abstract: Purpose: Cloud computing, a dominant technology, significantly impacts organizations, necessitating talent management strategies for sustained growth. This study aims to explore the impact of cloud adoption on large French organizations through a "learning organization" perspective. Design/methodology/approach: Interviews were conducted with business and IT stakeholders from 35 multinational organizations in France. Findings: Cloud services have a high impact on large organizations, leading to a demand for cloud-related skills, a power shift from IT to business departments and increased shadow IT activities. Effective utilization requires organizational learning and a change management project, transforming organizations into productive and innovative learning organizations. Originality/value: This paper contributes to cloud computing, organizational learning and talent management literature, offering managers a novel approach to handling cloud services.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1497089
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Purpose: Cloud computing, a dominant technology, significantly impacts organizations, necessitating talent management strategies for sustained growth. This study aims to explore the impact of cloud adoption on large French organizations through a "learning organization" perspective. Design/methodology/approach: Interviews were conducted with business and IT stakeholders from 35 multinational organizations in France. Findings: Cloud services have a high impact on large organizations, leading to a demand for cloud-related skills, a power shift from IT to business departments and increased shadow IT activities. Effective utilization requires organizational learning and a change management project, transforming organizations into productive and innovative learning organizations. Originality/value: This paper contributes to cloud computing, organizational learning and talent management literature, offering managers a novel approach to handling cloud services.
ISSN:0969-6474
1758-7905
DOI:10.1108/TLO-06-2023-0095