Too many organizations are currently arranged to dissuade and prevent the sharing of information. Silos of practice--sometimes within units and departments themselves--too often prevent sharing of information, resources, and approaches that could otherwise be brought to bear on performance improvement pursuits.

Would love to see workers "challenged" to attack problems with a bounty/bonus system that would identify "problems" and "reward" for solution; however, be non-prescriptive in terms of resolving a particular "issue." Also think that a "journeyperson/apprentice" dynamic an important aspect of informal learning opportunities. Mentor relationships--formal and informal by degrees--might be a way to promote and incorporate these learning opportunities into the culture of the organization.