Since the 1990s the concept of the learning organization has been promoted as a way to restructure educational organizations to meet new challenges such as more autonomy, school improvement and better performances. Gradually, schools have started to use the concept and are developing tools and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on research which has developed a new approach to capturing project‐based learning. Design/methodology/approach – Action research was employed as part of a longitudinal single organization case study. Findings – Project learning processes...

Uses a literature‐based review to frame the questions for tomorrow’s learning organization (the review is contained in section 2 of Teare et al. , The Virtual University: An Action Paradigm and Process for Workplace Learning , Cassell, London, 1998, 351pp.) and some of the applications are...

Action learning is a unique organizational learning process that involves a non‐traditional instructional approach and mindset. It is similar to the case method, in that it was designed as a managerial learning process. It was introduced by Reg Revans and first referenced as early as 1945, in...

The establishment of a learning culture supported by powerful knowledge systems can transform the rate and quality of learning. Those factors key to the learning culture not only help accelerate the rate of learning and knowledge creation, they also provide a solid foundation for building...

This paper examines the nature of an emergent Learning Partnership between BAA plc and the University of Surrey. It looks at the development of action learning work‐based management qualifications at MBA, DMS and CMS levels as an interactive platform for organizational development. It...

Proposes a new way of looking at learning that reflects the complexity and messiness of life. While inefficient learning habits are just that, the long‐standing cycle, circle, wheel or spiral of learning theory is too neat and organized. Criticizes the Honey and Mumford approach to learning...

Continues from part 1, published in Issue number 2, its critique of learning styles. States the need to take seriously the concept of “pattern” ‐ the unvarying design or master plan underlying variation. Patterns consist of rules that link and sequence elements as a system. The order...

Reports some findings from the Developing the Developers report, in particular the high proportion of developers who differentiate training from development, and their reasons for so doing. Identify from the research the top ten approaches that developers see as important for the future. The...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a rationale for the epistemological and ontological development of total quality management (TQM) utilising action modalities. The ability to harness and transfer knowledge is a key attribute of research‐led universities, and a factor which is...