Characteristics of the organizational learning and learning community in Waldorf schools in the light of the innovator’s mindset

Abstract

This paper analyses the characteristics of organizational learning and learning community in the light of the innovator’s mindset, especially some phenomena on Waldorf-pedagogy. Our key questions: How can become innovation mindset into the organizational culture? Introducing Senge’s concept, 7C modell of professional learning community and characteristics of innovator’s mindset allows to create the modell of development- and progression-centered implementation. This modell has some fundamental elements: creativity, courage (risk-taking), collaborative learning, reflexion, observation. These are coherent elements, organizational learning adds creativity and innovation. We introduce interpretations and phenomena of learning community at a Waldorf-school, especially personalized treatment, culture of collaboration and results-orientation. Innovation is a significant part of the organizational culture in Waldorf-pedagogy. In our conclusion, we emphasize the human factors.