Principles of the learning organisation (sense) Flashcards
learning organisation
A business that facilitates the growth of its members + consistently/continuously transforms itself to adapt to changing environments.
the business aims to have a culture where people work together at their best + continually learn to work together at their best
what does Senge believe
that only those businesses that were able to be flexible, adaptive + productive when implementing change would be successful during periods of rapid change.
if business can harness + use the talents + engagement of staff, it is more likely that people will be committed.
what are the five disciplines (most valuable player team sports)
mental models
shared vision
personal mastery
team learning
systems thinking
systems thinking
the ability to understand the interrelationship between different areas of a business.
relies on analysing the relationships that exist within an organisation. The business can look at the cause an effect of issues, the business
personal mastery
Personal Mastery is where employees are committed to self improvement and becoming lifelong learners.
team learning
where the business comes together to expand on its knowledge and skills as a team
mental models
Creating a culture of openness, inquiry and trust empowers employees to create something new and different.
Systems thinking - how it can assist a business that is going through change
relies on analysing the relationship that exists within an organisation. By doing this, and looking at the cause and effect of issues, the business can come up with long-term solutions rather than quick fixes. It is how managers can see the entire organisation, rather than small segments.
building a shared vision
Where people within an organisation are inspired to achieve its future goals.
Personal master - how it can assist a business that is going through change
Senge considers personal mastery to reflect personal mastery to reflect developing proficiency in work and becoming to life-long learne
Mental models - how it can assist a business that is going through change
to generate a learning organisation, Senge believes that the mental models must be identified, and if they are detrimental to the ideals of a learning organisation or will restrain a change process, then they need to be replaced with mental models that will have the desired effect.
Building shared vision - how it can assist a business that is going through change
Senge believes that there needs to be practices that transform an individual’s vision into a shared vision that encourages people to develop a learning organisation.
team learning - how it can assist a business that is going through change
is an important discipline because it places emphasis on the team rather than the individual. The desired outcome of producing a Learning organisation is more likely to be achieved if there is team learning.
benefits
- the business + the people within to constantly improve
- flexible + adaptable business that can respond to change quickly
- increases the motivation of people, because they are encouraged to be involved in change + contribute their ideas
- constant product + process innovation, increasing productivity + costs
- the business becomes an employer of choice
limitations
- becoming a learning organisation may cause culture problems
- people may be resistant to the concept of working in teams + sharing knowledge
- employee work for more lower-older needs to survive
