Conditions Quote by Chris Argyris
“Individual learning is a necessary but insufficient condition for organizational learning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Organizational Learning, Chris Argyris, 1991
Individual learning alone does not guarantee that an organization will learn; collective processes are needed.
In simple terms: People learning isn’t enough for a whole group to learn.
Key Takeaway
Foster shared reflection and systems thinking.
Themes
learning
organization
systems
reflection
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- training programs
- process redesign
- knowledge management
Key Concepts
double learning
knowledge transfer
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we capture individual insights for the whole organization?
- What structures support collective learning?
A Different Perspective
Individual insight may not translate without mechanisms for sharing.
