Dear colleagues,
I have been off the list for some months and just re-subscribed a couple
of weeks ago.
One observation I would make on the current "use" of the list is that
there seems to be a fairly high number of posts requesting references for
use in University assignments and papers.
While this is fine in one sense, as far as the "learning" side of
learning-org is concerned, I get a bit worried about the nature of some of
these requests. A number are not framed in terms of a question or
inquiry, a seeking out of new knowledge or extending one's understanding,
but in terms of "I am doing a paper/presentation on knowledge
management/mental models/personal mastery/strategic human resources
management etc, could anyone supply some good references?"
I am not "having a go" as we say in Australia, at anyone in particular,
but an Internet or CD rom search, or even a check of the bibliography in
any major LO publication, would surely be the best place to start for
background information. Then if there are questions emerging about a
particular idea or concept, they could be posted to the list.
Its up to Rick to moderate of course and I do not wish to ban requests for
references from the list, I'm just making an observation...
Philip
Philip Pogson
Leadership Development Strategy Consultant
Staff Development Branch
University of Technology Sydney NSW 2007
+61 2 9514 2934
"...leaders must densely populate the entire organisation - being found in
every division and department lighting the way."
(Patricia Buhler, 1988)
--Philip Pogson <ppogson@uts.edu.au>
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