A time for reflection: learning about organizational learning

Describes the development of a course on learning organizations for Auckland Business School. Gives a number of different uses of the phrase “learning organization” and outlines three types of learning: individual; collective; and deutero. Presents a summary of the literature on organizational learning and outlines three core elements which are considered to be essential: strategy; knowledge; and leadership. Discusses the major themes of the course, dealing with the basic concepts of learning in organizations. Presents a framework which can be used as a template to assist in the study of organizational learning and outlines some of the ways in which the concept of “learning” was used in the teaching of the course.