The Wisdom of Strategic Learning The Self Managed Learning Solution

The Wisdom of Strategic Learning has enabled many organizations to develop a strategic approach to learning and development. Its premise that learning must be integrated with the strategic direction of the organization has been validated by numerous successful businesses which have implemented its tried and tested approaches. This second edition of Ian Cunningham's book updates and expands material on the importance of the self managed learning approach to create focused, active and committed employees. A new chapter on the role and development of staff in SML programmes has been added, along with new appendices, for example on selling the approach. With new case material including the use of online groups on the Internet, this practical, thought-provoking book shows how the ideas behind the learning organization can be applied for strategic advantage.

Contents: Part One Introduction: Introduction: some basics. Part Two Big Picture: Strategic learning; A learning business. Part Three Good Learning: Capability and wisdom; Holism. Part Four Self Managed Learning: Principles; Strategy and designs; Tactics and practice. Part Five Practice: Roles in learning and change; Developmental roles in practice; The learner in context; Conclusions and directions. Appendix I Research into SML; Appendix II Selling SML; Appendix III The Fielding Institute MA; Index.

Ian Cunningham is Chair of Strategic Developments International Limited and the Centre for Self Managed Learning Limited. He is also on the Adjunct Faculty of the Fielding Institute in California and a Visiting Professor at Middlesex University. Ian works with organizations worldwide in areas such as team and people development, and large scale organizational change.