Moving from a Controlled to a Learning Society – John Raven

Thanks to Gordon Hall of then Deming Network for flagging up this presentation.

Moving from a Controlled to a Learning Society

John Raven

Monday 27th April. 5.30pm, Bridge View, 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen, AB11 5QF

 It was Adam Smith’s vision more than 250 years ago that we could create a society that is continually learning without the need for central direction – which he envisaged was the “market economy.” This never materialised, in fact our society, especially on the financial side, is controlled by a surprisingly few number of people – all working for their own self interest. Similar concerns can be expressed in the public sector where the trend to centralised control has been accelerating over the past few years.
 

Current centralised, hierarchical and bonus orientated arrangements are having a massive impact, not only on our daily lives and well being, but also on the whole environment.
 

What we need is a new set of organisational theories, a new way of thinking about issues that govern our lives.
 

There is no doubt that John’s challenges to our thinking will stay with us for many years to come – do join us for a thoroughly stimulating evening.
 

A summary of what John hopes to cover can be found at http://www.eyeonsociety.co.uk/events/DLN27April.pdf 

 
John Raven has, for 35 years, been involved in policy evaluation and the development of the tools and arrangements required to run society effectively. Much of his work has been in the educational area, the evaluation of socio- economic policy, and the evaluation and improvement of the politico-bureaucratic structures and arrangements required to give teeth to information. Dr. Raven has been a consultant to the World Bank and the governments of England and Wales, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Pakistan, and China.

In addition to his work in these countries, he has, with colleagues, conducted research in the USA, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, India, Malaysia, France, Italy, Spain, Germany,

Belgium, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

As usual the fee to contribute to admin is £10 for members and £20 for non members.

 
If you have not already done so, it would help if you could let Graham Hayward or myself know if you plan to attend, Graham’s email address is hayward.graham@googlemail.com
 

Gordon Hall
The Deming Learning Network
& A Learning Society in Scotland
Tel: 00 44 1358 721258   Mob. 07808 771 358
Skype: gordon.hall5
email: g.hall@dln.org.uk
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