The Learning Paradox

Harris, Jim

ISBN 10: 0771575742 / ISBN 13: 9780771575747

Published by Macmillan Canada, 1998

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First Edition. Inscribed by the author.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Learning Paradox
• Publisher: Macmillan Canada
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0771575742
• ISBN 13: 9780771575747
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

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Synopsis

In the past, a secure job came from working for a large, established organization, preferably a monopoly or market leader in a stable industry. The longer your service, stronger your union, higher your rank or the more specialized your knowledge or function, the more secure you were. But in today's world, experience may be your worst enemy! Everything that used to create security now creates insecurity! In fact, large companies have been the largest net job losers in the '90s. And over 80 percent of the technology that we will use in 20 years hasn't been invented yet!

What will prepare you for the future? Learn how to learn. Become self-corrective and self-reflective. Increase your creativity and work better as a team member. We have moved from a knowledge-based to a learning-based economy. Learning, changing and accepting uncertainty creates security. Paradoxically, these are what we fear most as adults! The Learning Paradox will teach you not only how to survive business in the 90s, but how to thrive!

About the Author

Jim Harris is the Principal of Strategic Advantage, Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and leadership development. His clients include health care organizations, government agencies and professional associations, as well as firms such as General Motors, Arthur Andersen, Deloitte & Touche, Sybase, and Connaught Laboratories & Pasteur Mrieux. He co-authored the Canadian national best-seller The 100 Best Companies To Work For In Canada and speaks internationally at over 70 conferences a year.