Description

This powerpoin describes and discusses the practical steps taken by a medium sized
Australian company (referred to in this paper as ‘Exco’ in order to preserve
confidentiality of the material) to evolve into a learning organisation. The concept of a
learning organisation is defined, and the applicability of this concept to Exco is
explored through three different areas of strategic concern. First, the organisation’s use
of strategy as a learning process is reviewed. Second, the organisational structures and
systems in place at Exco are discussed in terms of whether they support the attributes of
a learning organisation. Finally, the role of leadership and teams, in the learning
processes at Exco are discussed in terms of their impact and influence on positive
learning outcomes. The data informing this paper are the result of the author
conducting a structured interview with the Exco HR Manager, as well as a literature
review.