Through studies of the learning organization based on Peter Senge's book,
other articles and the observation of behavior of students in graduate
level courses I have developed the term "obedient learning society". It
strikes me how many people in general and students especially crave to be
told in every little detail what to do, when to do, and if possible how to
do it. Combined with the behavior in the workplace to do what one has been
told, follow all the rules and regulations and make no noise so the next
paycheck is secure, I ask myself how much creativity can be expected from
students and employees alike? Why is it that someone get's accused of
wasting time while caught sitting motionless on a chair thinking about a
subject, while someone else is praised for having the most chaotic desk
ever created by man, typing emails and talking on the phone all at the
same time.
Have we forgotton to identify with the goals and vision of the
organization we spend out time with and for? Do we really only go to work
or learn to make money?
I believe the learning organization will remain to be a dream for the few
as long as we don't praise creativity, challenge ourselves to do things
differently, take time to listen to our environment and the people around
us and strive to make things better not only for us but for society as a
whole.
AM
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