Diane--
save some money. buy a dozen copies of the Learning Org Fieldbook.
Develop a learning circle. invite leaders (formal & informal--perhaps
some managers who have had the benefit of the outside training). Coach
this group through a process to become LO champions/coaches who work
within the organization, and have them begin new learning circles.
Work on developing an understanding and skill within each of the five
disciplines...among each learning circle that develops. make it voluntary
at each level. do this for long enough time to find out if learning is
actually a something that your boss, your institution and your staff
really wants to be involved in.
Your questions will evolve...and should be internalized and developed as
part of your evolution into an LO. If your department head (secretary?)
is behind the movement, so much the better...s(he) can help develop an
environment that supports the change and establish work group/team metrics
that will drive the change.
short answer...long process...wear armor. good luck! (-:
Doc
[Host's Note: I think Doc is talking about the "Fifth Discipline
Fieldbook" by Senge et al.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385472560/learningorg
...Rick]
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