The Wisdom of Strategic Learning: The Self Managed Learning Solution (Developing Organizations) - Softcover

Cunningham, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0077078942 ISBN 13: 9780077078942

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1994

Synopsis

Change means learning. There is no possibility for organizations to change unless the people in them learn. In this new book Ian Cunningham writes about his pioneering work in developing strategic learning. He shows the need to go beyond vague prescriptions for 'learning organizations'. Instead he advocates the value of a 'learning business' which integrates learning with the strategic direction of the organization.
He elaborates practical examples of implementing strategic learning, using self managed learning. For the organization, self managed learning has a strategic advantage in creating a focused, active and committed team. Ian Cunningham's powerful, tried-and-tested approach is backed by evaluation research evidence and by its success in organizations such as Shell in the Netherlands, the Hiram Walker Group in the UK and Valmet in Finland.

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About the Author

Ian Cunningham is Chair of Strategic Developments International Limited and the Centre for Self Managed Learning Limited. He is also on the Adjunct Faculty of the Fielding Institute in California and a Visiting Professor at Middlesex University. Ian works with organizations worldwide in areas such as team and people development, and large scale organizational change.

Review

'... this practical, thought-provoking book shows how the ideas behind the learning organization can be applied for strategic advantage.' Business Strategy Information 'Ian Cunningham's superb book ... is available again to his many fans, among whom I number myself ... for those committed to building a library of core books on development this is the one to include in it.' Organisations and People '... fascinating and apposite text ... a great way to energise people, to inspire and motivate them for the good of the organisation. The research base is significant and adds credence to his conclusions ... I believe you will find it compelling. It is a book which I would recommend highly to Human Resource and Staff Development managers. Equally, tutors intent on understanding different ways of learning and working with students, will find it relevant. Journal of the National Association for Staff Development 'A detailed manual for strategic and self-directed learning that places learning in the centre of business strategy' Bookwatch Newsletter

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0077078942
• ISBN 13: 9780077078942
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272