In times of profound change, the learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
I found this quote many years back when studying for my MBA with the Open University in the Uk - cited in the Knowledge Management module and quoting James Thurber (Humorist) as the source.
I've been using it ever since in my conference presentations as it really hits the mark !
[PS - Tony - thanks for your ASTD presentation ...it helped me 'wake up' to the power of Web 2.0 ]
I wish I'd said that!-)
ReplyDeleteI found this quote many years back when studying for my MBA with the Open University in the Uk - cited in the Knowledge Management module and quoting James Thurber (Humorist) as the source.
ReplyDeleteI've been using it ever since in my conference presentations as it really hits the mark !
[PS - Tony - thanks for your ASTD presentation ...it helped me 'wake up' to the power of Web 2.0 ]