Organizing to Learn Module Note

Teaches a framework for managing in dynamic or uncertain organizational contexts, designed for either MBA or Executive Education courses. Offers a new perspective on how managers can help stimulate and guide a collective learning process in their organizations. The organizational learning process is a journey with an uncertain outcome, an iterative process of trial and reflection. The module communicates both a mindset and practices that enable collaborative learning. Presents and explores the implications of two powerful insights: (1) A collaborative process of action and reflection can be used to improve organizational performance under conditions of uncertainty; and (2) This process requires an environment of psychological safety along with a mindset and practices that value failure and new knowledge (learning) over efficiency and tangible results (performance).