Characteristics of a Learning Organization

1. In a learning organization, people should be able to freely adapt to new ideas and changes to enhance services
2. People should feel comfortable to speak their minds
3. People should feel free to openly communicate
4. People should be able to take risks and not be paralyzed by the thought of failure
5. People should feel that they contribute and are valued for what they do

Values associated with a learning organization

1. Responsibility
2. Risk taking
3. Flexibility
4. Creativity
5. Proactive
6. Acknowledgement
7. Put patron first
8. Inclusive
9. Acceptance
10. Interaction/involvement
11. Efficiency
12. Accountability
13. Interest in learning/empowerment
14. Committed
15. Motivated
16. Respect