Is ADDIE worthless?

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In ID circles there has been continuous discussion about the value of ADDIE, about whether it is a model or a framework and generally whether it is useful when designing learning. I see ADDIE as a framework or scaffolding which helps support the design and development of  teaching and learning. It is presented in a linear fashion but in practical terms it is never really implemented in a linear fashion. The following link gives an interesting perspective on ADDIE. I would be interested in hearing your comments in response to the information in the link:
http://elearningroadtrip.typepad.com/elearning_roadtrip/2009/08/what-is-it-about-addie-that-makes-people-so-cranky.html

Is Yours a Learning Organization?

"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.