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Using Stories to Spark Organizational Change

Much has been written about how stories have been used to celebrate and strengthen an existing culture. Stories provide continuity in our lives, conveying…

The Unintended Consequences of “Having an Impact”

Chances are, if you have begun reading this article, you care sincerely about making a difference in the world through the work you do…

Double-Loop Knowledge Management

These are trying times for the field of knowledge management. Shunned by many as little more than yesterday’s information technology trotted out in today’s…

Learning Through Differences: Dilemma Theory in Action

Karen was often irritated by Jenny when they worked together. It seemed to Karen that, whenever tensions rose between the two of them, she…

Becoming Unstuck: Leadership Lessons from Hindu Philosophy

The management of knowledge is increasingly understood as perhaps the most important aspect of a leader’s work. Observing, eliciting, listening, understanding, analyzing, interpreting, and…

Learning Tasks: Turning a Dry Subject into an Engaging Experience

How do you teach a dry subject effectively, particularly in the workplace? In what ways can you engage your students when your content has…

Nurturing Systemic Wisdom Through Knowledge Ecology

As companies struggle to meet the growing need for quick responses to strategic opportunities and dangers, a profound evolutionary process has been unfolding over…

Societal Learning: Creating Big-Systems Change

Innovative approaches to solving large societal problems are producing some impressive results. Banks are teaming up with community groups to find ways to generate…

Relinking Life and Work: Toward a Better Future

The modern workplace is far less than ideal for workers who want integrated lives. As one engineer put it, “The problem isn’t for those…

The Journey to Z: Realizing the Potential of an Organization

Read the business media today and you’ll see that organizations of all types, from all sectors, are in deep trouble. There are many reasons…