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Interventions for a Learning and Innovative Organization: From Knowledge to Action
Van der Linde, Marelene
Van der Linde, Marelene
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Learning organization
Leadership Styles and Skills
Servant Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Systems Thinking
Double-loop Learning
Sustainable Development Goal 4
PEN 30
Leadership Styles and Skills
Servant Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Systems Thinking
Double-loop Learning
Sustainable Development Goal 4
PEN 30
Location research
Aruba
Date
2025-10-22
License
Attribution 4.0 International
Publisher
University of Aruba
Language
en
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Abstract
Transforming Bureau Traimerdia (BTM) into a sustainable learning organization begins with a strategic framework for leadership development, organizational learning and systems thinking. This thesis explores targeted interventions to support BTM’s transformation into a sustainable learning organization, focusing on how organizational culture, change management, and leadership styles and skills, especially servant and transformational leadership, can contribute to sustainable growth. This research is framed within the context of Aruba’s national education strategy (PEN 2030), and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), which promotes inclusive and quality education for all. The central research question investigates how double loop learning, inclusive decision-making, and inter-ministerial collaboration contribute to BTM development as a learning organization. A mixed methods approach was used, combining a Likert-scale survey of BTMs 47 employees, two focus group sessions, and six interviews with directors from both public and private sectors.
Findings reveal strong support for professional growth, inclusive leadership, and collaborative learning. Participants emphasized emotional connection to the mission, bottom-up engagement, and transparent communication. Challenges such as inconsistent leadership were noted in reference to past periods of frequent management turnover, which created uncertainty and disrupted continuity. However, this has since stabilized under the current director, whose leadership over the past two years has fostered a more supportive and accessible environment. The results suggest that BTM is on a promising path toward becoming a learning organization. Furthermore, recommendations are provided to strengthen leadership practices, improve communication frameworks, and expand inclusive learning opportunities, supporting BTM’s alignment with the goals of PEN 2030, SDG 4, and Aruba’s broader educational vision.
Citation
Van der Linde, M. (22 October 2025). Interventions for a Learning and Innovative Organization: From Knowledge to Action. [Master thesis, University of Aruba].