I, too, have taken the Montessori approach to learning about organizational development. My one comment (at this point) is that, in my opinion, an advanced degree is less important than intense curiosity – and the will to followup on it. Unfortunately, there seems to be something about the educational system that leads people to think, “OK, I’m done learning” once the degree is achieved, which dampens that ongoing curiosity. That is not true for everyone, of course, but there is a corresponding organizational view that once an advanced degree is achieved, no more curiosity is required: Just apply what you know. So, in order to move into the 3D-World, both individuals and organizations need to expect – and respect – intense curiosity (and the will to satisfy it) from both the formally and informally educated. And managers will need to have the courage to allow people to questions assumptions and ask important questions.

I, too, have taken the Montessori approach to learning about organizational development. My one comment (at this point) is that, in my opinion, an advanced degree is less important than intense curiosity – and the will to followup on it. Unfortunately, there seems to be something about the educational system that leads people to think, “OK, I’m done learning” once the degree is achieved, which dampens that ongoing curiosity. That is not true for everyone, of course, but there is a corresponding organizational view that once an advanced degree is achieved, no more curiosity is required: Just apply what you know. So, in order to move into the 3D-World, both individuals and organizations need to expect – and respect – intense curiosity (and the will to satisfy it) from both the formally and informally educated. And managers will need to have the courage to allow people to questions assumptions and ask important questions.