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Did you know that learning organizations consistently outperform organizations that learn more slowly?

The best organizations in the world are world-class because they learn faster than their competition.

By prioritizing learning, they show:

• Increased adaptability

• High employee engagement and morale

• Talent attraction and retention

• Improved productivity and efficiency

• A culture of continuous improvement

How do they learn faster than others?

The best management thinkers of our time from MIT found four principles all learning organizations have in common.

I arranged them as a “flywheel of collaborative learning” for you.

Design your organization around these principles to increase your capacity for effective action.

The Flywheel of Collaborative Learning

1. A culture of reflection

Continuously reflect and re-align align your strategy to your purpose.

Doing is great - but doing what matters is even better.

How well do you reflect on your core purpose?

How often do you realign your strategy?

Does your strategy continue to fulfill your organization's purpose?

2. Knowledge creation

Build knowledge at all levels.

Knowledge is an organization's capacity for effective action.

How effective are you in increasing this capacity for action?

3. Shared knowledge

Ensure that knowledge is shared.

Are you tapping into our collective intelligence or creating silos of knowledge?

How can you make sure this knowledge is shared?

4. Relevant knowledge

Make sure that the knowledge you create contributes directly to your mission.

It's great that you know so much about the last Taylor Swift album… but does this knowledge make a difference?

How relevant is the knowledge you are creating to your strategy?

Summary

Design your organization around these four principles to "outlearn" the competition:

I hope this will inspire a greater commitment to reflection and learning in your company.

What has helped your organization to learn faster so far?

I’ll see you next week,

Nikolas Konstantin

P.S. Want more…

The Yearly Reflection Space for Leaders: The Wise Leadership Retreat

I've opened applications for my 2024 "Wise Leadership Retreat.“ It will take place 06.- 11. August this year.

What you can expect:

1. A full-day workshop on wise leadership will help you gain clarity on your values and goals.

2. Three days of silent meditation training to widen your awareness and mindfulness.

3. Nourishing meals, sauna, and beautiful surrounding lake and nature.

4. Connecting with like-minded leaders facing similar challenges.

5. Closing workshop to harvest new skills and insights for lasting growth.

Training the Theory and Art of Meditation: A Beautiful Mind Course

Can’t join the silent meditation retreat this year?

If you want to train your mind and understand the theory from science and meditation traditions, this one is for you.

The Online Course includes:

• The Guide to the 3 Styles of Meditation E-Book,

• 4 hours of theory,

• 10 + Meditations

• & Retreat Mode (create your own silent retreat with my retreat recordings)

The Best of Management and Leadership: Founder Playbooks

As a founder coach, I scan the best of leadership literature and mindfulness so my clients can focus on what matters most—building a thriving organization.

Some of that theory makes it into my client’s Founder Playbooks library, featuring the best management and leadership theory. So far, I have made those "Founder Playbooks" only accessible to my coaches. You can have exclusive access here.

A la Carte Executive Training: Executive Coaching

Each year, I support a number of leaders to transform into more resonant versions of themselves - so they can grow with purpose and positively impact the world. Want to be coached by me? Say hello.

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Nikolas