Unlearning to succeed: The benefit of unlearning within organizations to boost flexibility

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Organizations can be hindered by a multitude of outdated internal routines, both on an individual and collective level. These can be replaced with new routines that benefit the organization through strategic flexibility, all by embracing unlearning.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Unlearning to succeed: The benefit of unlearning within organizations to boost flexibility", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 5, pp. 31-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-02-2019-0034