Revisiting the concept of boundary objects across the lens of boundary constructions

Building upon current perspectives on boundary objects, an alternative framework is proposed for describing effective knowledge sharing across dialogical interactions between individuals based on the boundary construction concept. Tapping into Bruno Latour's epistemological insights of mutual transformation, hybridisation and inter-reciprocal relationship between the object and subject, it is argued that boundary constructions, in contrast to the more conventional thinking on boundary objects, are in a constant flux of actual (and potential) co-construction and re-construction at the hands of inter-acting actors. This boundary constructing, which is prevalent within effective workplace dialogue, in turn, leads to enriched organisational sense-making and knowledge sharing.