Productivity through moving unrecognised capability to valued and drawn upon capability
There is logic in the proposition that the knowledge possessed by individuals is a major asset of an organisation and a community, but until this ‘individual’ knowledge takes on the form of ‘valued collective knowledge’ its contribution is limited – maybe even marginal. In overview - if you don’t use it, you lose it and if you don’t recognise it, and hence don’t value it, you are unlikely to use it. This can be likened to an iceberg – there is more knowledge below the surface than can be seen, as many years ago alerted to by Robert Burton in his reference to the miller.
“The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill”
(Robert Burton 1577-1640)
Over time and in diverse circumstances, it is the Enviro-sys experience that when people are awakened to a fuller recognition of what they know and can do , their motivation to contribute is increased; and, significantly, awareness of their own capability and that of colleagues increases.Curiously, although logical, there is a propensity for this core contributor to productivity to go unnoticed; and latent capability not acted upon.
In large part, the Enviro-sys productivity approach draws upon the strategy of attention to valuing the outcomes from lifelong learning, valuing a culture which nurtures this, and valuing the milieu of motivations which contribute to organisational achievement. This approach is encapsulated in the LCM Achievement Model (Hughes 2007©) as later explained and coupled to individual, organisational and community capability.
On the matter of capability, and its connection to sustainability, The afternoon knows what the morning never expected (Swedish proverb) is very much in mind in our changing world. For individuals, organisations and community the attribute of capability – acting upon new opportunities and confidently engaging with new environments and new challenges – is both a productivity and a survival imperative.
In contemporary society, the environment in which productivity is sought is characterised by change and challenge in ways which offer opportunity for those - organisations, communities and individuals - with purposefully nurtured capability attributes. However, it can be the case that whilst the objective is valued, the means is not so obvious or accessible. It is in this arena that the Enviro-sys contribution of identifying, valuing, expanding, and drawing upon the outcomes of lifelong learning has productivity & sustainability-strengthening application.
Dr Lewis Hughes - Lewis describes his personal vision as: “I strive to make a difference by working with others in achieving the best use of tangible and intangible resources and assets. This is in pursuit of the vision that our global society can be progressively strengthened – valuing differences – within a learning environment in an economic and environmentally sustainable manner, and with social equity.”
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the manner in which reviewing organisational and/or community capability – a step beyond just competency – can bring latent capacities into the being drawn upon realm. And, in turn, will lead to expanding productivity as the outcomes of lifelong learning are newly valued. Call us.
