“Best in” class learning organizations.

Top 5 List Describing “Best in” class learning organizations.

First let’s look at the definitions of organizational learning. There are a variety of definitions, but one that stands out is:

“Organizational learning means the process of improving actions through better knowledge and understanding.” —C. Marlene Fiol and Marjorie A. Lyles, “Organizational Learning,” Academy of Management Review,October 1985.

1: The learning environment in the organization must be flexible and supportive. Employees must feel safe to discuss concerns, give opinion, ask questions, and disagree with others.

2: Each one in the organization must understand the key business strategies and work to address any kind of challenges!

3: Employees should be encouraged and empowered to generate and share content with anyone in the organization.

4: Leaders in the organization have to leverage their learning experience by sharing with others.  Leaders also have to help employees to improve their performance for the common good.

5: Leaders must act like a teacher, and as role models by participating in learning activities.