Using the learning organization questionnaire in combination with latent profile analysis: an example on how to identify latent classes in an organization to improve learning potential Leili Tapak Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Modeling of Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Yadollah Hamidi Department of Health Management and Economics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, and Zahra Toosi Department of Health Management and Economics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran and Department of Health Management and Economics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Abstract Purpose – Learning organization (LO) concept has received much attention in the last decades. The purpose of an LO is to proactively shape its future by fostering a culture of continuous learning among its members. This approach empowers the organization to adapt, evolve and innovate, aligning with the needs and aspirations of both internal and external stakeholders. As a result, the assessment of an organization’s LO level, whether strong or weak, becomes a matter of significance. This study aims to use Senge’s LO Questionnaire (SLOQ) in conjunction with latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify latent classes within the organization. This approach seeks to enhance the organization‘s learning potential and facilitate its evolution. Design/methodology/approach – This research was a cross-sectional study conducted at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The statistical population consisted of 451 managers and employees The authors would like to acknowledge all participants in this research. This study was part of a MPH thesis in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences (NO. 9511126750), Iran. The authors wish to express their gratitude to Dr Vajihe Ramezani-Doroh to enhance this research. Ethics declarations: Ethics approval and consent to participate. The study was approved by ethics committee at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences (IR.UMSHA.REC.1395.475). Participation was voluntary. Written Informed consent was obtained and confidentiality kept. Funding: This study was supported by Hamadan University of Medical Sciences (Grant number: 9511126750). Learning organization questionnaire Received 30 March 2023 Revised 21 June 2023 7 November 2023 29 December 2023 29 February 2024 Accepted 3 March 2024 The Learning Organization © Emerald Publishing Limited 0969-6474 DOI 10.1108/TLO-03-2023-0049 The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available on Emerald Insight at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/0969-6474.htm