Conclusion

Conclusion
In order for organizations, especially school-based organizations to be successful we need to know the “hows” and “whys” organizations are successful. Collinson and Cook (2007) explored four different theories of organizations and organizational learning. The theories provide a deeper understanding of how and why organizations work or do not work. From that research they found five core assumptions that they “believe underlie much of the contemporary thinking on organizational learning” (page 31). Using those theories and assumptions, they came up with six conditions that support organizational learning in schools.

These six conditions are intended to support organizations, especially school based organizations. They will help members identify and overcome obstacles that prevent the organizations from moving forward and being learning communities. They are presented individually, but are meant to work together. These conditions are compatible with the four theories presented and aim to give directions to organizations (Collinson and Cook, 2007). These six conditions can provide a framework for those learning organizations that are looking for change and improvement to their organizations.

In using both the theories that support organizational learning, the five assumptions and the six conditions for learning, schools and learning environments can become places where all learn and move forward. As future leaders we will carry a responsibility to make sure there is a balance in our organization. We will need to provide time and resources to make sure the organization is successful.

Resources:

Collinson, V., & Cook, T. F. (2007). //Organizational Learning: Improving learning, teaching, and leading in school systems//. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Wenger, Etienne. (1999). // Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning and Identity. // Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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