In agreement with Kreitner and Kinicki (2013, p. 501) a learning organization is defined as, “One that proactively creates, acquires, and transfers knowledge and that changes its behavior on the basis of new knowledge and insights.”
Not to mention, a learning organization has the ability to intensify the magnitude that we absorb and master the necessary skills or information needed to reshape the manner in which processes take place (Gephart & Marsick, 1996).
I would classify my organization as a learning organization. The organization invests in our learning, development, and advancement. Within our organization, they ensure that we are capable of performing our job. They bring forth training opportunities, workshops, and classes …show more content…
Everyone’s background brings needed and added skills, learning, attributes, and characteristics to the table that is a very beneficial experience first hand. One important item I obtained from the Attend Unit 8 is that, In order to promote good learning organizations we have to tap into the knowledge of our veteran workers and retain that knowledge (Bethel University, n.d.). I would say this is very important to note because they in fact carry a lot of essential knowledge that continues to keep organizations afloat and running properly. By veteran workers performing the required job tasks for so long, they have a lot of required skills and knowledge that many newcomers do not attain and lack. So, if we can learn from our veteran workers it produces better outcomes and the legacy will continue and we can continue to foster learning and teaching among the employees to help the organization from becoming stagnant. As reported by Redding (1997, p. 61), “Advocates say learning organizations are more likely than other organizations to be adaptable and flexible, lack complacency, experiment with and create new knowledge, rethink means and ends, and tap people 's potential for learning as a strategic competitive advantage.” Personally in my organization, in order to prevent stagnancy, we cross-train and incorporated …show more content…
Moreover, my organization emphasizes the importance of training, learning, and development opportunities. This is a priority of my organization. They want to see growth and advancement and they readily prepare you by supplying varying and multiple career advancement opportunities that are accessible to all that are a part of the organization. They invest in our well being and progression. The ultimate goal is that we are able to learn and give back in order to help others. My organization strives to ensure that we enhance our awareness through equipping us with opportunities that fund our knowledge and provide us with the opportunity to learn from other backgrounds and cultures. Besides, the organization fosters being innovative and creative in our means of learning. Furthermore, they provide a bank of ways in which to access information such as through our on-line library, physical on-site library, or through hands-on training classes or
Not to mention, a learning organization has the ability to intensify the magnitude that we absorb and master the necessary skills or information needed to reshape the manner in which processes take place (Gephart & Marsick, 1996).
I would classify my organization as a learning organization. The organization invests in our learning, development, and advancement. Within our organization, they ensure that we are capable of performing our job. They bring forth training opportunities, workshops, and classes …show more content…
Everyone’s background brings needed and added skills, learning, attributes, and characteristics to the table that is a very beneficial experience first hand. One important item I obtained from the Attend Unit 8 is that, In order to promote good learning organizations we have to tap into the knowledge of our veteran workers and retain that knowledge (Bethel University, n.d.). I would say this is very important to note because they in fact carry a lot of essential knowledge that continues to keep organizations afloat and running properly. By veteran workers performing the required job tasks for so long, they have a lot of required skills and knowledge that many newcomers do not attain and lack. So, if we can learn from our veteran workers it produces better outcomes and the legacy will continue and we can continue to foster learning and teaching among the employees to help the organization from becoming stagnant. As reported by Redding (1997, p. 61), “Advocates say learning organizations are more likely than other organizations to be adaptable and flexible, lack complacency, experiment with and create new knowledge, rethink means and ends, and tap people 's potential for learning as a strategic competitive advantage.” Personally in my organization, in order to prevent stagnancy, we cross-train and incorporated …show more content…
Moreover, my organization emphasizes the importance of training, learning, and development opportunities. This is a priority of my organization. They want to see growth and advancement and they readily prepare you by supplying varying and multiple career advancement opportunities that are accessible to all that are a part of the organization. They invest in our well being and progression. The ultimate goal is that we are able to learn and give back in order to help others. My organization strives to ensure that we enhance our awareness through equipping us with opportunities that fund our knowledge and provide us with the opportunity to learn from other backgrounds and cultures. Besides, the organization fosters being innovative and creative in our means of learning. Furthermore, they provide a bank of ways in which to access information such as through our on-line library, physical on-site library, or through hands-on training classes or