by Rob Malcolm | Jun 1, 2026 | Misc
Introduction Many organisations believe learning happens in workshops, presentations, strategy sessions, planning exercises, and training programs. These activities may contribute to learning, but they are not where learning is ultimately established. Learning only...
by Rob Malcolm | May 21, 2026 | Misc
Most presentations of Theory U describe a leadership journey or staged transformation process. However, in practice, organisational learning rarely unfolds as a neat linear progression. Instead, awareness, dialogue, relationships, action, and perception continuously...
by Rob Malcolm | May 12, 2026 | Misc
Systems thinking is not primarily about diagrams, models, or technical frameworks. It is about learning to see relationships, interactions, consequences, and patterns that are otherwise hidden. Most organisations naturally default toward: isolated problems, linear...
by Rob Malcolm | Apr 3, 2026 | Misc
In Nobuko Konno’s book ‘Koso-ryoku: Conceptualizing Capability’, I came across a single line that stopped me: “The highest form of tacit knowledge is wisdom.” Nobuko Konno is one of the most highly respected figures in knowledge management and innovation worldwide...