Post-Summit In-depth Learning Session - Friday 27 February 2015
This long format workshop style learning sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of fundamental tools enhancing productivity and competitiveness. Delivered using a combination of seminars, interactive formats and hands-on exercises this session will provide a practical understanding of practical techniques towards productivity improvement, tailored to your specific needs.
The session runs for one full day in addition to the two day conference. Registration and morning coffee is at 08:30 and it will conclude at 17:00. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided.
Defensive reasoning vs differential learning – overcoming psychological barriers to organizational productivity
Action learning techniques such as differential learning offer tools for organisations to understand the often dysfunctional psychology that is governing their current state of operation and make the transition towards a more functional state. Tailored to anyone involved in organizational management, development, process or productivity improvement, this workshop will examine how businesses can move from a workplace dominated by defensive reasoning to a differential learning approach – promoting a culture of honesty, harmony and growth.
Key topics covered in the day include:
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Moving from single loop to triple loop learning, characterized by:
- Single loop: Am I on target/off target?
- Double loop: Am I choosing the right targets?
- Triple loop: What is my attention focused on, how are psychological factors influencing my choice of targets and evaluation
- Overcoming behavioural impediments to organizational learning:
- Control, shutting down to change, siloism
- Encouraging a culture of learning and growth
Facilitator:
Bob Dick
Director
Action Research and
Action Learning for Community
and Organisational Change