Re: Fruits of Learning LO1428

Johanna Rothman (jr@world.std.com)
Tue, 30 May 1995 10:10:51 +0059 (EDT)

Replying to LO1418 --

On Mon, 29 May 1995 Ron2785@eworld.com wrote:

> Can we begin to talk about results? Can we begin to see which, if any, of
> [...]
> Are there other specific links between organizational learning and
> competitive advantage or -- what is, after all, the end goal of these
> kinds of efforts -- continuous innovation? Is it too early to begin
> enumerating such links? My feeling is that, if we do not create or
> rapidly add to a database of such links, we'll all wind up talking to each
> other in a sort of echo chamber. I'd rather be at the beach.

I don't know how to measure results. I have anecdotal evidence of more $
to the bottom line, improved productivity and quality, but no hard data.
To me, this is just one more tool. Are you looking for something more than
anecdotal evidence?

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Johanna
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