The Learning Organization

"In times of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists." (Author unknown)

The field of Learning Organizations has developed immensely over the last 35 years, with Arie de Geus, Chris Argyris, and Peter Senge as some of the major contributors.

It is important to understand that the Learning Organization is not yet another trend but is an overall concept that taps into many areas of our lives, our organizations, our families, and our communities.

The key is realizing that

This insight is essential for transforming an organization from one that survives into one that learns.

It sometimes good to have one or more 'change-agents,' key figures in the organization. Their role is to train in the theory and practice, and they usually are helped by a professional coach who leads them through the process.
It is not even necessary that all the employees know that a learning initiative has started.

Get to know the Five Core Disciplines of the Learning Organization