Chap 5.6: Senge's The Learning Organisation

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Which concept developed by Peter Senge ?

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Peter Senge developed the concept of The Learning Organisation, which helps businesses manage change more effectively.

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5 Principles of a Learning Organisation

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A Learning Organisation promotes adaptability through:
- Systems Thinking
- Mental Models
- Shared Vision
- Team Learning
- Personal Mastery

There is no hierarchy or order for the principles, but all must be satisfied for a business to be deemed a Learning Organisation.

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Definition of a Learning Organisation

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Option 1: A Learning Organisation facilitates the growth of its members and continuously transforms itself to adapt to changing environments.

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Option 2: A Learning Organization continuously improves and adapts to new circumstances, encouraging employees to challenge beliefs and embrace change.

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Principle 1: System Thinking

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Involves understanding how different parts of a business are interconnected, focusing on the big picture rather than isolated parts.

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Impact of System Thinking

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Helps businesses understand interrelationships across operations and consider external environmental pressures.

Help employees view organisation as a whole system. Each employee understands how their role interacts with, is affected by, and can affect other parts of the organisation.

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Principle 2: Personal Mastery

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About individuals committing to lifelong learning and self-improvement, developing skills to their full potential.

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Role of Personal Mastery in Business

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Encourages continuous development and improvement, leading to a more adaptable and supportive business environment.

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Principle 3: Team Learning

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Refers to learning as a group, sharing experiences and skills to each other, and creating a supportive environment for growth.

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Benefits of Team Learning

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Encourages collaboration, allowing employees to make more effective decisions and develop skills faster.

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Principle 4: Mental models

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Each individual may have deeply ingrained assumptions and generalizations, which influence how they understand the world and act. Learning organizations challenge these models to foster innovation and adaptability.