Developing a Learning Organisation - IATUL.pptVIP

Developing a Learning Organisation Hans Selberg NTNU Library Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU Library - Merger of 3 libraries in 1996: University Library of Trondheim. Originated as Library of the Royal Norwegian Society of Science and Letters, est.1760 Technical University Library of Norway. Library of the Norwegian Institute of Technology, est.1910 Medical Library Library of the Regional- and University Hospital in Trondheim NTNU Library Section for Technology and Architecture Section for Humanities and Social Sciences Gunnerus Library Natural Science Library Medical Library The Goal of a Learning Organisation Creating a learning environment: An increased ablity to learn Increasing efficiency Increasing flexibility Increasing the ability to change A Stimulating Work-Environment A general climate of co-operation Mutual respect and trust regardless of formal positions Open channels of communication. No ”secrets” or hidden agendas Different skills and opinions being considered a bonus Development of everyone’s ability to create Minimising fear and uncertainty about the work-situation and the future Encouraging experimental attitudes Lots of humour and positive awareness Staff-members must Know which way we are heading See and experience a full understanding of what we are doing and why Dare to challenge the present Feel good about themselves, their work and their colleagues Participate in inspiring team-work Be able to influence their own work-situation Experience that their own values match those of the organisation Professional Training Course Spring 2002 Session 1: Organisational and management philosophy –Leadership in a changing world (2 days) Session 2: Communication skills, coaching (3 days) Session 3: Team-building, -development Methods and tools (3 days) Session 4: Presentation skills (2 days) Staff Seminars Autumn 2002 and autumn 2003: Establishing a set of common values Learning and practising communication skills Learning and us