Double-loop learning introduced by psychologist Chris Argyris and philosopher Donald Schön is a concept that proposes (rightly) that if organizations and operators are to “manage problems effectively that originate in rapidly changing and uncertain contexts” they need to implement a new (at the time) form of organizational learning. The must do activity is to involve… Continue reading »
Jul
10
MORE STEPS FOR SETTING UP A LEARNING ORGANIZATION – TWO
The only way to improve is to learn and as continuos learning is an imperative, what other steps do we need (according ‘mostly’ to Mitch McCrimmon) to create organizations that learn? To continue… 5. Form learning partnerships with suppliers, distributors, and customers – set up feedback mechanisms such as focus groups, R&D joint ventures and… Continue reading »
Jul
09
STEPS FOR SETTING UP A LEARNING ORGANIZATION – ONE
Remembering that the only way to improve is to learn and the only proof of learning is a change in behaviour, how can we create organizations that learn and more importantly change? 1. Budget, time, money and manpower to achieve both individual and organizational learning – ensure management and ALL employees see learning as a… Continue reading »
Jun
23
WANT TO BE MORE ENTREPRENEURIAL? YOU MUST PLAN YOUR LEARNING
…and of course you must learn your planning! Entrepreneurs are active continuous learners If we are to capitalise on future business opportunities we need as entrepreneurial leaders to be ‘entrepreneurial learners’!!! The old think, decide, act and asses (or plan, do, assess and adjust) single loop corporate learning cycles advocated in the past are no… Continue reading »





