The Learning Organisation 15 years on: some personal reflections

Abstract

Reflects on the development of the concept of a learning organisation as a tool for business success. Argues that, unlike many management ideas, organisational learning is not a “fad” but is increasingly accepted as a vital strategy for organisational survival and development in a continually changing environment. The learning organisation is seen as an aspiration for a continuous process with the potential to energise people for very long periods of time, rather than providing a quick‐fix solution. Whilst creating sustainable knowledge which can be valued as an asset on the balance sheet it also makes organisations more productive, profitable and more humane places to work.

Citation

Garratt, B. (1999), "The Learning Organisation 15 years on: some personal reflections", The Learning Organization, Vol. 6 No. 5, pp. 202-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696479910299802