December 19, 2012 Human Resource Management, Leadership, Management, Operations, Organizational, Professional Development

Learning organizations are never stagnant…Part 5

Learning organizations are defined by their ability to master these elements:1.  Systems Thinking –

2.  Personal Mastery –

3.  Mental Models –

4.  Building a shared vision –

5.  Team Learning – Team learning thrives in an open environment.  Willingness to
engage in dialogue is the first step in moving a group toward a shared objective.  Individuals should strive to openly discuss sensitie or controversial issues without launching into personal attacks.

Interested in digging deeper, check out Dantar Oosterwal’s book “The Lean Machine” – a great surprise case-study on Harley-Davidson’s organization
of all things.  Enjoy!

Sara