Individual learning and the pooling of that learning is an essential element for continuous improvement. Leaders have a vital role to play in stimulated and supporting the learning process. Learning can be seen as a process; for this process to be effective the following is required: 1) a focus to plot a course 2) environments… Continue reading Leaders enabling individual learning for continuous improvement
Month: April 2014
Noticing and building a sense of purpose at Pixar
My reflections on the following article by Ed Catmull in the April 2014 McKinsey Quarterly: http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/media_entertainment/building_a_sense_of_purpose_at_pixar Ed writes of developing a Proactive sense of purpose at Pixar following his discovery that all was not right with the ‘people factors’ within his organisation despite the phenomenal commercial success of ‘Toy Story’. This sense of purpose is… Continue reading Noticing and building a sense of purpose at Pixar
Restoring Noticing
Noticing ‘Noticing’ is a concept developed by John Mason. ‘Noticing’ is a practice which is integral to successful critical reflective practice. The development of ‘noticing’ begins with a recognition that as an individual you are ‘not noticing’. We all become caught up in the everyday patterns and routines of our practice and whilst these remain… Continue reading Restoring Noticing