In their book An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization, Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey describe a Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO) as one that “immersively sweeps every member of the organization into an ongoing developmental journey in the course of working every day."
1. Edge – Growth at the Limit: Employees are continuously challenged to work at the edge of their abilities, integrating personal and professional development into daily tasks.
2. Home – Psychological Safety & Transparency: A culture of openness fosters trust, allowing individuals to share struggles and vulnerabilities without fear, making growth a collective effort.
3. Groove – Embedded Development Practices: Learning is woven into routines and workflows, ensuring that personal and organizational growth happen as a natural part of work.
Book: An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey. This book delves deeply into the concept of DDOs, exploring how organizations can integrate personal development into their core operations.
Article: An excerpt from the Stanford Social Innovation Review titled “An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization” provides insights into how organizations can foster continuous personal development among employees. Link
Video: For a visual summary, the animated video “An Everyone Culture by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey” offers an engaging overview of the DDO concept. Link
