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"Management can only be learned by experience. Experience can only be
reliably learned from if a proper learning design and framework is in place
to help people capture the learning from experience.
Given the lack of depth of management theory in finding answers, we might as
well just adopt the next fad that comes along. In view of the temptations on
offer, and the weaknesses in the body of knowledge, we would argue very
strongly the necessity of remembering to FOCUS ON THE QUESTION, NOT RUSHING
TO THE ANSWER"
(Peter, J. & Smith, P., Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 10, No. 3, 1998,
p171)
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I do very much like the points of John Peter and Peter Smith, which argues
that in business, as in medicine, prescription must follow diagnosis if it
is to be effective. If you do not learn to ask the right questions, you are
not likely to get the right answers.
To underpin their ideas, I coincidentally found the following joke
interesting, and it's worth to contemplate (please don't be offended by
jokes). Have you enjoyed it!!! :)
Cheers,
Anwar Hasim
A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked,
"What are the grounds for your divorce?"
She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the
property with a stream running by."
"No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?"
"It is made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded.
"I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?"
"I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's
parents."
He said, "Do you have a real grudge?"
"No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed
one."
"Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your marriage?"
"Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don't necessarily like
the music, but the answer to your questions is yes."
"Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?"
"Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do."
"Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a
divorce?"
"Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce.
My husband does...... He said he can't communicate with me."