Chapter IV Structure 90
CHAPTER 4.
The Structure of the DoubleHelix
Structure makes a difference because it creates behavioral patterns. A structure can be built in two ways, consciously or letting it be made up by itself, unconsciously. The unconscious structure develops piece by piece, without a plan, without a goal. It might seem helpful for awhile, but in a longer time period it will start to show its weaknesses and reveal its vulnerability. The pieces of an unconsciously made up structure are not in the right order to support the achievement of the goals, thus it can turn into an insurmountable obstacle in times when great effort and flexibility are needed. A bad structure cannot enhance creativity and effective problem-solving.
It is vital to establish a conscious structure for learning and, as much as possible, make the invisible underlying structures become visible. The purpose of the action-learning doublehelix is to provide a structure to facilitate creative, individual and effective learning.
“Structure follows strategy” - Alfred Chandler
What comes first? Structure or strategy? An easy-way-out solution would be to agree with Chandler’s thesis. On the other hand, in order to create a strategy there must be some kind of an underlying structure to make it possible.
There are not always such outer goals represented that a strategy based on them would be possible and the learner proceeds on his own account. Einstein said once that the greatest achievements are products of free labor.
The Structure of the DoubleHelix
Structure makes a difference because it creates behavioral patterns. A structure can be built in two ways, consciously or letting it be made up by itself, unconsciously. The unconscious structure develops piece by piece, without a plan, without a goal. It might seem helpful for awhile, but in a longer time period it will start to show its weaknesses and reveal its vulnerability. The pieces of an unconsciously made up structure are not in the right order to support the achievement of the goals, thus it can turn into an insurmountable obstacle in times when great effort and flexibility are needed. A bad structure cannot enhance creativity and effective problem-solving.
It is vital to establish a conscious structure for learning and, as much as possible, make the invisible underlying structures become visible. The purpose of the action-learning doublehelix is to provide a structure to facilitate creative, individual and effective learning.
“Structure follows strategy” - Alfred Chandler
What comes first? Structure or strategy? An easy-way-out solution would be to agree with Chandler’s thesis. On the other hand, in order to create a strategy there must be some kind of an underlying structure to make it possible.
There are not always such outer goals represented that a strategy based on them would be possible and the learner proceeds on his own account. Einstein said once that the greatest achievements are products of free labor.
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