Two questions which opened the door to organizational growth

Abstract

States that the mid‐Kent area of Kent Social Services has been engaged in a programme of organization development for the last three years. The objective of this initiative has been to provide high quality services to the vulnerable people who need them. There was early recognition that the organization needed to be more responsive to those who used its services, but also to its staff. Explains how agreement was reached on the content of a learning organization policy. Sets out how, by asking two key questions of staff and listening and responding to their replies, it was possible to introduce a programme of personal development and performance management, along with an assessment programme which is helping to develop the behaviour of managers and supervisors. Gives practical examples of the opportunities created by staff to share their learning, demonstrate initiative, effect change and enjoy recognition for their efforts.

Citation

Davis, J.E. (1997), "Two questions which opened the door to organizational growth", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 9 No. 4, pp. 116-123. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665629710177847