Learning Organizations

Today's economy runs on knowledge, which now functions as a tradeable good as much as an abstract concept. For a company, the expertise its workforce holds can set it apart from rivals and provide a real edge. Organizations therefore need to put resources into the skills and insight of every staff member, and workplace learning is the process that builds and keeps that expertise current.

The book examines why learning should be treated as a core part of how a business operates and how workplace learning differs from the training models of the industrial age. It explains how to locate sources of learning and identify chances to learn, and it shows how to shape both a learning environment and a set of learning strategies that allow each employee to reach their full potential.

The book is aimed at business managers, human resource professionals, and academic researchers who study knowledge economies, knowledge management, and intellectual capital.