Publisher's Synopsis
The notion of the learning organization––popularized by management thinkers and extolled by leaders of today′s most progressive companies––is finally made practical for modern managers in Working Wisdom. Robert Aubrey and Paul M. Cohen offer a unique blAnd of historical context and contemporary examples from such worldwide companies as Dun & Bradstreet, LifeScan, Spectra–Physics, and Raychem to demonstrate how the new role of manager as learning guide can help build the capacity for competitive advantage. The authors show managers how to use existing resources and the age–old skills of providing capable guidance and nurturing personal experiences to make the learning organization a reality."Learning is the most valuable benefit we can offer employees, and our ability as a company to learn faster and better than competitors is our most valuable competitive resource. Working Wisdom is about how to help people and organizations get smarter––or wiser––every day. No management–speak here; just time–tested strategies for mentoring people and accelerating learning. Nowhere have I found such a thoughtful, practical approach."––Douglas McKenna, general manager, executive and management development, Microsoft Corporation
