LEARNING ORGANIZATION

Abstract

          Learning organization is an important and necessary strategy for managing modern organizations.  This will be an era that emphasizes development by creating knowledge-based enterprise and intellectual capitals and is also an organizational form using a holistic view of the organization which is a paradigm shift.  Furthermore, it is a sustainable development in that lifelong learning is emphasized. Administering an educational institution consists of factors necessary to be of a learning organization, namely: organizational structure which is convenient for communication within the organization integrating learning opportunities into organizational structure that facilitates the work of personnel; organization's vision and strategy which are prepared in a concrete strategic plan consistent with vision for organizational success The vision with clear boundaries can be put into practice to create change in the organization.  Rapid changes in all areas challenge widespread organizational success and survival.  This change may be either a problem or an opportunity to suddenly develop the organization depending on the methods, ideas, or goals in leading the organization to achieve its goals and to survive in changes.  There is continuous and sustainable development of organizational leaders and personnel in the organization.  Finding such answers may be diverse and vary according to the context and environment.  The concept of organizational development focuses on knowledge, in which developing personnel to have knowledge is of importance and must be adjusted and managed systematically to maintain the organization to be a learning organization.