... assumptions that have developed over time. It is a form of unspoken knowledge, the seldom discussed assumptions that are behind the actions we take. Once a culture is acquired it is inherently stable. To improve the way an organization manages knowledge and information, change must be introduced. But in some cases, introducing change of any kind is analogous to throwing a spanner into a well functioning engine. Depending on the organizational culture and politics, it could be akin to throwing a monkey wrench and a power drill or two into the organizational engine. The organizations of our contemporary society operate in a changing environment. The successful ones embrace change and evolve with the times In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future Eric Hoffer, Author and Philosopher A successful organization is a learning organization. Phillip Baumard A learning organization is likely to have a receptive culture, and ...

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