Learning Theory
Learning is really a whole topic in itself. The intention here is to note some of the elements of ongoing learning that we have found helpful. They include:
individual
- Jean Piaget - Assimilation and Accommondation
- Chris Argyris – Double Loop Learning
- Rick Ross – Ladder of Inference (p.243, The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook)
- Fritjof Capra – Emergence of Novelty
- D.A. Kolb – Experiential Learning
- Arie de Geus, The Living Company – Learning Through Play
organisational learning
“At its essence every organisation is a product of how its members think and interact……Learning in organisations means the continuous testing of experience, and the transformation of that experience into knowledge [and know-how] – accessible to the whole organisation, and relevant to its core purpose” p48/49, The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook
- Feedback, knowledge and know-how
- Kaizen – learning organisation system creating value through continuous improvement by all members of the organisation……