The Learning Organization: Developing Democracy at Work

The Learning Organization: Developing Democracy at Work

by Bob Garratt (Author)

Synopsis

As our world becomes more complex and uncertain it is crucial for both individuals and organizations to learn regularly and rigorously from their work to enable them to adapt rapidly, capably and continuously to their changing environments - giving them a much higher chance of surviving and developing. Bob Garratt proposes a theory of organizations as "learning systems" in which success depends on the ability of managers to become "direction-givers" and on the organization's capacity for learning continuously. As well as considering the work of other business thinkers, Garratt employs a wide range of experimental models and graphic illustrations to demonstrate both the stagnation which results from the absence of these skills, and the dramatic effects of their positive implementation.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Edition: Revised edition
Publisher: HarperCollins Business
Published: 19 Jun 2000

ISBN 10: 0002572095
ISBN 13: 9780002572095

Media Reviews
Praise for The Fish Rots from the Head: 'No director can afford to ignore this book' Sir Adrian Cadbury 'An important contribution to the corporate governance debate and clear and intelligent advice on how to improve the performance of a board' Tim Melville-Ross, Institute of Directors, London Praise for The Learning Organization: 'I read it with great interest and profit' Professor Charles Handy
Author Bio
Bob Garratt is Chairman of Media Projects International in London and of Organisation Development Limited in Hong Kong. He has a global consultancy advising on director development and strategic thinking. His previous titles include Learning to Lead, Developing Strategic Thought (editor) and The Fish Rots from the Head.