Strategic Learning Interventions in Organizations introduction In tough times, it’s often the organizational learning that’s first to go. Learning professionals must now take a stance; must prove that the organization cannot operate without Learning and Development and must show evidence of the results organisational learning facilitates. Sounds like an easy solution? What can Learning ...

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Q1. I believe that you are a Change Practitioner for organizations. What exactly does that mean? Interview: Debbie Nicol, on Change Management introduction Q1. I believe that you are a Change Practitioner for organizations. What exactly does that mean? A Change Practitioner will integrate the people into the technical aspects of a change project ...

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Social constructivism is an emerging approach to change, which encourages change, and learning, through the people, who may be your customers, employees, community etc. It’s easy to identify those who don’t buy into this approach. Observable corporate traits include the desire to maintain control, the degree of closure in minds, a stagnant environment lacking ...

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‘Who Killed Change?’, a parable by Ken Blanchard and John Britt, highlights some very real challenges that organizations face during change. Who Killed Change? introduction ‘Who Killed Change?’, a parable by Ken Blanchard and John Britt, highlights some very real challenges that organizations face during change. It details how the factors of organizational culture, ...

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All too often I hear protests from the Learning and Development or OD Department – we just get lip service! OR they aren’t serious about us! OR we are not maximised! OR we are only there to accept blame when something goes wrong. With true leadership being optimistic and self-confident, this is surely not ...

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Today, after voicing my frustration to an insurance company, I received the following reply, in writing, from a service coordinator. pride and passion in service Today, after voicing my frustration to an insurance company, I received the following reply, in writing, from a service coordinator. ‘My philosophy is that a company is doing well ...

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