COLLECTIVE LEARNING IN A LEARNING ORGANIZATION: GROWING TEAM LEARNING CULTURE TO SURVIVE AND DEVELOP

Adi Suryani

Abstract


A learning organization has a deep culture of learning. It is constantly

encourage its member to learn. This learning activity is not only for adapting to

the rapid changing of its internal and external environment, but also for

growing. The effort of a learning organization to create a conducive learning

climate can be indicated by training its members. Working towards a learning

organization has both its strengths and drawbacks. The strengths are it can

improve the organization performance and organization survival. However,

learning too rapid can lead to learning stress. Moreover it can lead to harsh

internal competition.


Keywords


learning, learning organization, training, collective learning, learning culture, learning stress, deep learning, self-managed learning.

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