It is definitely not outmoded. In fact, see our November issue on the California Mentoring Initiative. I read the interview. I realized that the interview didn't cover the whole context of his philosophy, so I'll probably buy his books. He must see the need for schooling when put into workplace scenarios.
Systems require schooling more than education.
Certainly they require training in operation and perhaps also education in the philosophies behind the development of the particular system. And that includes CEOs. Even Ben Franklin was trained. The opinions expressed are my own, and do not necessarily represent that of the Laboratory's management. Please list your telephone number for confirmation.