Developing a Culture of Learning: A Practical Guide (Productivity) - Softcover

Dumitrascu, Sorin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1520452497 ISBN 13: 9781520452494

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

Synopsis

Developing a Culture of Learning: A Practical Guide by Sorin Dumitrascu is an insightful book that offers valuable guidance to organizational leaders on how to create a culture of continuous learning within their organization. The book emphasizes the importance of learning in today's dynamic business environment where change is rapid, and customer demands are constantly evolving.

The author begins by defining organizational learning and explaining how it goes beyond traditional training. He then emphasizes that a learning culture is not just built on training, but also on knowledge management and technology, which are critical tools that support an organization's ability to learn. The book goes on to explain the key elements of a learning culture, which include holistic thinking, integrated learning opportunities, a capacity for change and improvement, a focus on collaboration, and personal commitment from employees.

The author notes that workplace distractions can limit people's ability to learn, and organizations need to foster a learning culture to overcome these obstacles. The book offers practical tools for overcoming obstacles to learning, such as hierarchical thinking and isolation by creating conditions that promote a learning culture, including freedom to explore others' thoughts, egalitarian relationships, reflective inquiry and objectivity, collaborative practices, and motivation for learning and growth.

Overall, Developing a Culture of Learning: A Practical Guide is an essential resource for organizational leaders who want to create a learning culture that will enable their organization to thrive in today's rapidly changing business environment. The book is insightful, practical, and easy to read, making it a must-have for any organization looking to stay competitive in the 21st century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1520452497
• ISBN 13: 9781520452494
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236