Organisational learning and implementing change
This section introduces organisational learning and change management theory. It provides resources that helps to assess and support the learning processes and practices (including elements relating to openness to new ideas, capacity building, and knowledge transfer within organisations) and leadership that reinforces learning.
Getting started
Frameworks
Critical thinking
Leadership
We also recommend you check out our innovation section.
Getting started
| Is yours a learning organisation? (Harvard Business Review, 2008) Interactive Tool and Video page with links to related tools. |
| Learning organisations - assessment cards (Social Care Institute for Social Learning, 2004) A downloadable self-assessment resource pack to allow organisations to assess whether they are a learning organisation, that is, an organisation that uses evidence-based practice and informed decision-making. |
| Learning organisations. Where the learning begins (Edinburgh University, 1996) Overview of learning organisations, the concepts behind, why learning organisations work, risk analysis and case studies. |
| Mindtools (www.mindtools.com) Provides tools to improve practical skills such as leadership skills, problem solving, decision making, time management, stress management, information skills, project management, practical creativity, communication skills, memory improvement. |
| Survey - assess if yours is a learning organisation (Harvard Business Review, 2008) Learning Organisation online survey. |
| The desire to become a learning organisation may hinder the development of knowledge (PDF) (Waikato Management School, Electronic Journal of Radical Organisation Theory, vol7_1,2001) Learning organisation needs to balance between being reactive and proactive in relation to the process of gaining knowledge if targeting achieving competitive advantage. |
| The fifth discipline fieldbook (Peter Senge et al., 1994) A comprehensive and useful book with strategies and tools for building a learning organisation. |
| The learning organisation. What constitutes a ‘learning organisation' and can it be realised. (The encyclopedia of informal education, by infed, the informal education homepage, 2001) Bibliography, historical background of 'Learning Organisation' and links. |
| The manager's electronic resource centre (Management Sciences for Health, ongoing) Links and resources for health professionals. |
| Using Data for Success: Five Activities for Workforce Managers to Use with Frontline Staff (PDF) (Public/Private Ventures, 2009) This easy to read guide is designed to help workforce development organizations use data to improve their performance and the well-being of their clients. Each of the five activity, from ‘how to tell a story’ to ‘how to set out your milestones’ comes with instructions for preparation and an outline/script that program managers can use with frontline staff to present information, facilitate discussion and introduce new tools and worksheet examples. |
Frameworks
| Cultural responsiveness framework (website) (Rural and Regional Health and Aged Care Services, Victorian Government, Department of Health, 2009) The guide outlines the new framework for Victoria health services that encompasses a strategic and whole-of-organisation approach with focus on quality and safety, organisational effectiveness, risk management and consumer participation. |
| Let’s get real (website) (Te Pou, ongoing) Let’s get real is a framework to describe the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver effective mental health and addiction services. All relevant documents and enablers can be downloaded from this site. |
Critical thinking
| Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit (Based on Carl Sagan's: The Demon-Haunted World; Science As a Candle in the Dark, 1996) Tools for sceptical thinking and testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments. |
| Critical thinking. What it is and why it counts (PDF) (The California Academic press, 2007) Interesting article that defines critical thinking and the purpose of improving this skill. |
| The analysis & assessment of thinking (Helping students assess their thinking) (Foundation For Critical Thinking, 2008) Presents guidelines and standards to work toward developing reasoning abilities. |
Leadership
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Leadership for personalisation and social inclusion in mental health (PDF, 994kb) |
| TrainingZone (TrainingZone.co.uk from Sift Unity, ongoing) This site presents a wide collection of resources, news, directories, events, reference material, databases and an online community. The topics are useful for those engaged in staff and organisational learning and development. |
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Page last updated: 22 June 2010