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S. Sankaran wrote:

> I will be asked to
> define a learning organisation by the DJ. I am trying to figure out a way
> to answer the question that is light and at the same time conveys the
> meaning. This is to encourage people to sign up for the conference.
> Perhaps an example about the pop music world as a learning organisation
> may be helpful.

I get asked this question all the time. Here's my response.

"A Learning Organization is an organization that learns how to learn
together, work together, and achieve together, so the organization can
continue to do what it feels is most important."

It works remarkably well.

-- 
Ben Compton
The Accidental Learning Group                  Work: (801) 222-6178
Improving Business through Science and Art     bcompton@geocities.com
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