class 15 learning organizations.ppt

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Learning

OrganizationsMay 11, 2010

MGMT 4000, Harvard Extension SchoolLinda Miklas and Christina Dunn Finegold


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Disciplines of LearningThe dimension that distinguishes learning from moretraditional organizations is the mastery of certain basicdisciplines or component technologies . The five thatPeter Senge identifies are said to be converging to

innovate learning organizations. They are:Systems thinkingPersonal masteryMental modelsBuilding shared vision

Team learning

Source: http://www.infed.org/thinkers/senge.htm


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Experience-BasedDevelopment

Conscious Development in RoleHelp employees to consciously extract development value fromcurrent role

Stretch Opportunities Assign additional projects or responsibilities that encourage thedevelopment of targeted skill areas and provide an opportunity towork on next -level job responsibilities

Rotations/TransfersMove employees into new positions, whether in shape of atemporary job rotation, a lateral transfer (e.g., geographic, cross-functional), or a specific crucible role, to provide participantswith a range of business and leadership experiences

Source: Maximizing On-the-Job Experiences for Development, December 2008, www.corporateleadershipcouncil.com
http://www.corporateleadershipcouncil.com/http://www.corporateleadershipcouncil.com/


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Learning through

InquiryQuestion Everything!


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Where Might We Apply?

Clarity

Communication

Rigor


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10 Commandments forImplementing Change Todd Jick

What does this change require?

1. Analyze the organization and its need for change2. Create a shared vision and common direction3. Separate from the past4. Create a sense of urgency5. Support a strong leaders role6. Line up political sponsorship

7. Craft an implementation plan8. Develop enabling structures9. Communicate, involve people and be honest10. Reinforce and institutionalize the change


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Table Discussions


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Congratulations!


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Execution:The Discipline of Getting Things Done

What adjustments

have we made?

People

OperationsStrategy

Source: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done. Bossidy, Larry and Charan, Ram, 2002, Crown Business.


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Hows My Team?

Results

Accountability

Commitment

Conflict

TrustFive Dysfunctions of a Teamb y Patr ick L encion i


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Do I Have the Right People in theRight Jobs?

Skills

Knowledge

HayGroup=Achievement

PowerAffiliation

Butler =Passion

ConnectionAchievement

PowerA Powerful New Model =

AcquireBond

ComprehendDefend

Inner Work Life =Creativity

ProductivityCommitmentCollegiality


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Circle of Influence

From Stephen Coveys, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Concern

Influence

Where does the opportunity exist?


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Handouts for Table

Discussion


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Execution:The Discipline of Getting Things Done

People

OperationsStrategy

Source: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done. Bossidy, Larry and Charan, Ram, 2002, Crown Business.


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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Results

Accountability

Commitment

Conflict

TrustFive Dysfunctions of a Teamb y Patr ick L encion i


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Iceberg Model

Skills

Knowledge

HayGroup=Achievement

PowerAffiliation

Butler =Passion

ConnectionAchievement

PowerA Powerful New Model =

AcquireBond

ComprehendDefend

Inner Work Life =Creativity

ProductivityCommitmentCollegiality


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Circle of Influence

From Stephen Coveys, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Concern

Influence

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