Figure 2.3: Key Elements of a Learning Organization
Gathering Internal Experience (monitoring, project reviews, evaluations, etc.)
Integrating Learning into Strategy and Policy
Accessing External Learning
(continuous improvements and changes in practice, strategy, or politics.)
(examining best practices from other agencies, etc.)
Applying the Learning (capacity strengthening, scaling up, advocacy, etc.)
Establishing Communication Systems
Developing an Organizational Memory (accessing experiences and analyses via reports, resource centers, guidelines, sharing, etc.)
(meetings, worshops, emails, newsletters, etc.)
Drawing Conclusions (how information is converted to knowledge, skills in identifying lessons learned, etc.)
Creating a Supportive Organizational Culture
(Source: Slim 1993)
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