Learning and Growth Perspective


Organizational capital: At what may have been the darkest hour for Great Britain during World War II, just prior to the Dunkirk deliverance, Prime Minister Winston Churchill stood before his parliament and issued these words: “To sum up, our conclusion is that prima facie Germany has most of the cards; but the real test is whether the morale of our fighting personnel and civil population will counterbalance the numerical and material advantage which Germany enjoys. We believe it will.” [11] With those words he ignited the passion and belief of an entire nation facing practically unbeatable odds, lifting the spirit and resolve of every person, in every corner of the nation. Such is the power of the human spirit. Regardless of the forum or field of endeavor, at the end of the day true success resides in the power manifested by hearts and minds. Organizational capital represents the “hearts and minds” of your people and tracks your ability to evolve and grow as an organization, ensuring success today and sustaining that prosperity for the long-term.  Cheryl Edmonds