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Transcript of Learning Organizations: Start the Engines… ALED 342 ALEC 609 Dr. Chris Townsend Texas A&M...
Introductions
Form small groups of 6-7
Tell each other 1 thing that existed in your life that is now GONE or SOON TO BE GONE
Decide on the most interesting and be prepared to tell the class
What in the World…is a Learning Organization?
You enrolled for an education… BUT
Does Texas A&M do anything that frustrates you as you proceed toward graduation
????????????????? Ever wonder why things don’t change ??
What in the World…is a Learning Organization?
Who has ridden trains in Europe?
What is the difference between rail travel in Europe and in the U.S.?
What would have to change for you to travel by train in the U.S.?
The U.S. railroad industry is NOT a Learning Organization
Consider: the U. S
.
railroad in
dustry
Traditional Organizations
Stable environment Vertical structure Strategy formed at top Centralized decision
making Defined and
specialized tasks Rigid culture not
responsive to change Communication tied to
hierarchy (lots of filters)
What in the World…is a Learning Organization? Consider Wal-Mart Sam Walton looked at
competitors Did not repeat their mistakes “the key is to get out into
stores…our best ideas come from clerks and stock persons”
Wal-Mart is considered a Learning Organization
Learning Organizations
Changing environment Flat horizontal structure Strategy is collaborative effort Decentralized decision making Adaptive roles Adaptive culture: continuous
improvement Communication networks; no
filters
Think….
Write the name of a traditional organization
Write the name of a learning organization
Discuss in group and report best examples
Primary Points:
1. New Definition of Learning:
• Organizational learning is learning from experiences
Primary Points: 2. Competition benefits
• How well an organization learns = how well it competes
Examples ???
Primary Points:
4. Many start-up companies spawned by learning that cannot be implemented
Examples ???
Learning Orgs. Summary
1. Encourage ___________ thinking.
2. Experimentation is ______________.
3. Provide incentives for ____________.
4. Build ________ for followers to ______.
5. Create _______ learning.
6. Allow people to _________ from their mistakes.