The learning organization as concept and journal in the neo‐millennial era: A plea for critical engagement

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the aims for this journal with the new editor.Design/methodology/approach – The paper gives an overview of TLO in the past and the possible future direction for the journal.Findings – It is found that: first, the LO as a prescription for organizational change “writ large” has little relevance to contemporary practitioners, consultants, and researchers; second, that the LO concept is in effect a contradiction in terms and therefore fatally flawed to the point it should be abandoned; third, if the journal is to continue the use of the LO concept that it does so pragmatically with a refocusing on tried and tested informal work‐integrated action learning and critical analysis and adopt a distinct critical edge; fourth, that if so, it must adopt broader and more culturally sensitive perspectives that recognise the limitations and biases inherent in this Euro/American‐centric concept and its practices; and fifth, that this of all journals needs to acknowledge an...

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