The focus in this lecture is to explore individual, organizational, and strategic learning. In the lecture we begin to see learning in a new and broader way. Actually, we see learning as a key organizational recourse and a key competitive advantage, using business terminology. We also define more closely what is meant by strategic learning.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: None.

Open or save PowerPoint slides related to this lecture ELSS820_S3_L1.pdf​
Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal Reflective report

Assignment after the lecture: Read the following article (a part of professor Alava's dissertation).

Alava, J. 1999. EDLS820_S3_L1_Alava_Organizational_change_and_learning.pdf​ In Alava, J. 1999. Organizational Change in The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and in The Union of Professional Social Workers in Finland. Dissertation, The University of Kentucky.
You may use the two frameworks presented in the article (organizational learning and strategic choise) in order to assess your own organization.

No special written assignment on this!