Building an innovative learning organization : a framework to build a smarter workforce, adapt to change, and drive growth / Russell Sarder

Contents include:
ch. 1 Why Become a Learning Organization?
Key Changes That Affect Success
The Learning Advantage
A Framework for Building a Learning Organization

ch. 2 Building a Learning Culture
How to Recognize a Learning Culture
How to Build a Learning Culture
The Right Leader
The Right People
The Right Behaviors
The Right Resources
Learn How You Are Doing

ch. 3 Developing a Learning Plan
The Components of a Learning Plan
Form a Team to Develop Your Learning Plan

ch. 4 Setting Learning Goals
All Goals Are Not Created Equal
How to Set Learning Goals

ch. 5 Creating Competency Models
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSAs)
Four Types of Competency Models
Competencies for Today and Tomorrow
Developing Competency Models
Using Your Competency Models
Examples of Competency Models

ch. 6 Selecting the Right Learning Methods
Formal versus Informal Learning
Five Primary Learning Methods
Contents note continued: What's the Most Effective Learning Method?
What Drives the Selection of Learning Methods?
Putting the Learning to Use

ch. 7 Assessing the Results of Your Learning Plan
Key Assessment Questions
Assessment Methodologies

ch. 8 Managing Your Organization's Learning Operation
The Components of a Learning Organization
The Role of a Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
The Role of a Learning Management Service

ch. 9 Call to Action!
Become an Activist in the Service of Learning
Be an Education Activist

Includes bibliographical references and index.