Peter Senge is an American scientist and author born in 1947. He introduced the concept of a learning organization in his 1990 book "The Fifth Discipline". A learning organization facilitates the continuous learning of its members to transform itself. It is a place where people discover how they create their reality. Organizational learning is important for companies to adapt to changing environments, improve skills and communication, and overcome weaknesses. Key components of learning organizations include systems thinking, personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, and team learning.
2. PETER SENGE
An American scientist born in 1947.
Strategist of the Century”
Director of centre for Organisational Learning at
MIT school of Management.
Author of “The Fifth Discipline” in 1990.
In his book he explain about the concept of learning
organisation.
3. LEARNING ORGANISATION
A learning organization is the term
given to a company that facilitates
the learning of its members and
continuously transforms itself.
A learning organization is a place
where people are continually
discovering how they create their
reality.”
4. Why is Organizational Learning
Important?
Stability is yielding to change
Change is constant
Rate of change is increasing geometrically
Technology
Science
Standard of living
5. Why should organizations become
Learning Organization
For companies to be able to adapt to changing
environments and stay ahead of their competition
To improve the workforce skill-set
To improve communication among employees
To improve morale and productivity and make the
employees feel like they are an important entity of
the company.
To overcome companies weaknesses and to utilize
their strength more efficiently
7. Systems Thinking
Thinking about language of describing &
understanding.
Interrelationship shapes behavior of system.
8. Personal Mastery
Considered the “spirit” of organizational learning
Developing, focusing individual vision
Creative tension moves the individual toward a
solution.
9. Mental Models
Why Best Ideas Fail.
Mental models determine how we take action
Mental models are so powerful - because they
affect what we see
10. Shared Vision
A Common sharing of vision.
A shared vision is a vision that many people
are truly committed to and it reflects their
own personal vision.
11. Team Learning
Members works together.
Importance of dialog and group discussion.
Recognize and resolve negative patterns.
Requires discipline and trust
12. Conclusion
A learning organization is a place where
people are continually discovering how they
create their reality.”
The environment really matters in the
learning activity.
Learning encourages creativity which is
essential for organizational development.