Organizational Learning Cycle: How We Can Learn Collectively (McGraw-Hill Developing Organizations) - Softcover

Dixon, Nancy M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007707937X ISBN 13: 9780077079376

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 1994

Synopsis

The underlying intention of this book is to demonstrate that while development focused on either "the organization" or "individuals" can have positive results, the most effective growth is achieved if organizational and personal development are combined and integrated. The author classes this as collective learning. To help achieve this ideal, Dixon sets out to clarify what organizational learning is and how it can make a difference. To aid comprehension, Dixon uses a model - the learning cycle - which is comprehensively discussed throughout the book. Further illustration comes by way of case material from: Chaparral Steel, The World Health Organization; Johnsonville Food and discusson of two key figures in the field, Chris Agyris and Reg Revan.

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About the Author

Nancy M Dixon is Associate Professor of Administrative Science at The George Washington University. She has worked with numerous organizations to create new innovative methods of workplace learning. She consults with companies such as Lockheed Martin, Unisys and Conoco. Nancy is the author of numerous articles on organizational learning, Action Learning and dialogue and has contributed to a number of books on the subject of Action Learning.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007707937X
• ISBN 13: 9780077079376
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140