"Organizational research over the past two decades has revealed
three broad factors that are essential for
organizational learning and adaptability: a
supportive learning environment, concrete learning
processes and practices, and leadership behavior that provides
reinforcement. We refer to these as the
building blocks of the learning organization.
Each block and its discrete subcomponents,
though vital to the whole, are independent and can be
measured separately. This degree of granular analysis has not
been previously available" This quotation was taken from the article "Is Yours a Learning Organization" available at
http://hbr.org/2008/03/is-yours-a-learning-organization/ar/1.
This suggests that there must be some level of synergy between the three factors identified. Does this mean that the organization lacking one of the elements identified cannot be a learning organization? Are these the only factors that are essential to learning and adaptability? What about cultural factors, issues such as globalization? Post your views on the requirements for a learning organization and reflect on your own organization and any characteristics which contribute to it being a learning organization.
The above quote is taken from an article which looks at training and education and whether the role of training should be the responsibility of the employer while Universities should be expected to provide education. This is a continuation of the discussion on whose responsibility is training and what should be the role of the university. Also where does the learning organization fit in this scenario? Read the article at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/universities-should-educate-employers-should-train/article14078938/?goback=.gde_2774663_member_273013244#!
