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Continuous improvement programs are proliferating as corporations seek to better themselves and gain an edge. Unfortunately, failed programs far outnumber successes, and improvement rates remain low. That's because most companies have failed to grasp a basic truth. Before people and companies can improve, they first must learn.
In this essential HBR article, Building a Learning Organization, author David A. Garvin explains that to be successful with building a learning organization, a company needs to look beyond rhetoric and high philosophy and focus on the fundamentals.
Looking to take this concept further? Check out:
- HBR IdeaCast Podcast: Learning Organizations
David Garvin and Amy Edmonson, Harvard Business School professors, joined a past episode of HBR's weekly podcast to discuss an HBR article they coauthored: Is Yours a Learning Organization?
- From the HBR Store:
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Lifelong Learning
Create and sustain a culture of learning. We've combed through hundreds of HBR articles and selected the most important ones to help you keep your skills fresh and relevant, support continuous improvement on your team, and prepare everyone in the organization to thrive over the long term. (Use promo code HBRORGREG4 at checkout to get your 20% subscriber discount on HBR Store purchases.)
- The HBR Essential Articles Collection
Just for subscribers, explore more from this set of essential HBR articles. In this collection, you'll find top business classics alongside more recent articles—all featuring practical advice to help you meet today's business challenges.
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