The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge,

The Learning Organization.  The idea of a “learning organization” may pre-brought it into the conversation about organizational excellence. The idea that organizations can learn is fundamental to any professional practice; fundamental to any organization that expects to be useful in the future.  Increasing intellectual capital is as important as quarterly profits, physical capital accumulation or stock price. Once the idea is organizationally accepted, the methods and means for fulfilling the promise are varied and idiosyncratic, but the mission is clear…learn or wither.