LL4: Leading Knowledge
Workers :Leadership in the New Economy
As leadership expert
Warren Bennis once stated, "leadership is the capacity to translate vision
into reality." Great leaders possess dazzling social intelligence, a zest
for change, and above all, a vision that allows them to set their sights on the
things that truly merit attention.
A learning culture is one
with organizational values, systems and practices that support and encourage
both individuals, and the organization, to increase knowledge, competence and
performance levels on an ongoing basis. This, in turn, I believe, promotes
continuous improvement and supports the achievement of business goals,
innovation and the ability to deal with change.
For me, it is necessary to
remain dynamic, competitive, and to continue to look for ways to improve
organizations. Learning organizations are healthier places to work because
they: allow independent thought, increase our ability to manage change, improve
quality and develop a more committed work force.
A true organizational
learning culture enables employees to challenge the status quo, think
critically, and ensures that the team doesn’t become stuck in “this is the way
it has always been done here” thinking, and instead, creates the capacity and
adaptability needed for change.
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