Intro -- Laura Bierema LO649

Bierema@aol.com
Sun, 2 Apr 1995 15:44:47 -0400

Hello learning organization folks! Just signing-on to the list for the
first time.

My interests in the learning org are fueled by a partnership between
Ford's Electrical & Fuel Handling Division (EFHD) and my employer
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, MI. We have formed a
collaborative relationship to help each other become learning
organizations. It's hard and exciting work.

I'm interested in theory-to-practice as well as developing learning
communities. As a component of the EFHD/WCC partnernship, we are working
to create a learning community in Washtenaw County.

I'm also curious about the role of a facilitator in the learning
organization process and any research that has been done in this area.
Also, what other research is going on relating to learning organization
implementation?

I can share many ideas on helping people learn the concepts and tools of
the learning organization. Through the EFHD/WCC partnership, we have
created a 60 hour implementation course designed to help learners with
both the theory and practice of the learning organization. We've
facilitated the course 4 times so far, and have learned a lot along the
way.

Looking forward to learning together! Laura

Laura L. Bierema
Washtenaw Community College
P. O. Box D-1
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
313/973-3571
313/677-5414 (fax)
bierema@aol.com