The primacy of learning

Companies that value learning outperform those that don’t. A study by independent research firm McBassi & Company shows that it pays to invest in people-focused practices including building learning capacity, knowledge accessibility, and professional development. Institutions that demonstrate the greatest commitment to their human capital seem to enjoy the greatest financial rewards. Fast Company Magazine

Look for organizations to thrive primarily because their strategic and operational doing flows from strategic and operational learning.

In a dynamic environment where change is both intention and given, when learning is the point, failure becomes impossible.

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One Response to “The primacy of learning”

  1. Donna
    December 23rd, 2009 03:14
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    I’m happy to work for an organization with these values. In addition to providing a catalog of in-house professional development opportunities and having alliances with computer-training companies, the Cleveland Clinic also offers a sizable stipend to people seeking advanced degrees and this past year started offering to foot the entire bill for qualified MBA candidates at a number of Ohio universities.

    Experience and knowledge is highly valued and it shows.

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