Organisational Learning & Knowledge Management LO23678

xtr99514501@xtra.co.nz
Sun, Dec 19 1999 21:44:21 GMT+0000

Replying to LO23666 --

>to give this idea the serious consideration that it deserves. In the
>spirit of "knowledge = capacity for effective action," I think that you
>will find that acquiring knowledge of CAS theory will dramatically
>increase the OL community's capacity to formulate ways in which
>organizations can, in turn, increase their own capacity for action. In
>other words, complexity theory is a rich source of insight on not only HOW
>organizations learn, but how to help them DO SO better and more
>effectively. Let me know if you'd like to see my paper. Otherwise, I
>suggest LO readers turn, first, to the writings of John Holland for a
>basic understanding of CAS theory and how it relates to how individuals
>and organizations learn ("Hidden Order," 1995, Perseus Books).
>
>Mark

Dear Mark

Yes, well put I have always felt that there is something not quite fitting
with OL and KM, if one looks at Ackoff's adaptive learning system he tries
to overcome this problem.

I think I will take a long look at Holland's work.

Thank you for that.
Kindest
Gavin Ritz

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