Dear Alexia:
You wrote:
>I was thinking about constructing a learning program and start it off by
>building learning teams as the first stage of the program. I hoped that
>any subsequent learning (ie courses etc.) would then be undertaken in the
>spirit of enquiry and enthusiasm for continuously improving upon the
>culture the teams had been exposed to. Will this planting of small seeds
>naturally grow through out the organisation?
I just wanted to say that the intent of creating or building learning
teams is not enough. Team collaboration happens when there is a
performance demand and it is task driven. The desire to have a learning
team doesn't necessarily equate to having one. The book, The Wisdom of
Teams is an excellent resource.
Good luck,
-- Catherine Curtis Cathrine63@aol.com