The Fifth Discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization

Revised And Updated With 100 New Pages

Peter M Senge

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One of the seminal management books of the past 75 years, The Fifth Discipline is an international multi-million-copy bestseller. Written in an engaging and accessible way, with diagrams and illustrations, it will change the way you think and therefore way you and your team grows and develop. In the long run, the only sustainable source of competitive advantage is your organisation's ability to learn faster than its competitors....

'Senge explains why the learning organization matters, provides an unvarnished summary of his management principals, offers some basic tools for practicing it, and shows what it's like to operate under this system. The book's concepts remain stimulating and relevant as ever'

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'This is a book about growth, improvement and continuous development. If you wish to achieve these results for yourself, your home, or your organization, then you MUST read this' --

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'Has the power of revolutionizing your thinking on how to build organizations' --

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'Enlightening from start to finish' --

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Peter Senge, founder and director of the Society for Organisational Learning and senior lecturer at MIT, has found the means of creating a 'learning organisation'. In The Fifth Discipline, he draws the blueprints for an organisation where people expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning together.

He fuses these features together into a coherent body of theory and practice, making the whole of an organisation more effective than the sum of its parts.

Mastering the disciplines will:

*Reignite the spark of learning, driven by people focused on what truly matters to them.
*Bridge teamwork into macro-creativity.
*Free you from confining assumptions and mind-sets.
*Teach you to see the forest and the trees.
*End the struggle between work and family time.

The Fifth Discipline is a remarkable book that draws on science, spiritual values, psychology, the cutting edge of management thought and case studies of Senge's work with leading companies - reading it is a searching personal experience that guarantees a professional shift of mind.

Written in an engaging and accessible way, with diagrams and illustrations, this publishing phenomenon is a must read for anyone interested in approaches to business growth, personal development and management coaching.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Systems Thinking: Senge introduces the concept of systems thinking as the foundation of the learning organization. It involves understanding the interrelationships and interconnectedness within a system rather than focusing on individual components.

  2. Personal Mastery: The book emphasizes personal mastery as a discipline where individuals continuously strive to clarify their vision, focus on their goals, and enhance their skills. Personal mastery contributes to the overall learning capacity of the organization.

  3. Mental Models: Senge discusses the importance of challenging and reshaping mental models—deeply ingrained assumptions and beliefs that influence how individuals and organizations perceive the world and make decisions.

  4. Building Shared Vision: Organizations with a shared vision have a sense of common purpose and direction. Senge explains how creating and maintaining a shared vision fosters alignment and commitment among team members.

  5. Team Learning: Team learning involves developing the collective skills of a group to enhance problem-solving and decision-making. The book discusses the significance of collaborative learning within teams to achieve organizational goals.

  6. Organizational Learning: The learning organization is one that actively encourages and facilitates learning at all levels. Senge introduces the idea that continuous learning is a source of competitive advantage.

  7. Feedback Loops: Senge explains the role of feedback loops in systems thinking. Understanding and utilizing feedback loops help organizations make informed decisions and adjust their strategies in response to changing conditions.

  8. Leadership as Stewardship: Senge discusses the role of leadership in creating and sustaining a learning organization. Leaders are viewed as stewards who foster a culture of learning, empowerment, and shared vision.

  9. The Shift from Reactive to Proactive: The book addresses the need for organizations to move from reactive problem-solving to proactive learning. This involves anticipating challenges, embracing change, and continuously improving.

  10. The Learning Organization in Practice: Senge provides examples of real-world organizations that have successfully implemented the principles of the learning organization. These case studies illustrate the transformative potential of Senge's ideas.

Language English
ISBN-10 1905211201
ISBN-13 9781905211203
No of pages 464
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Random House
Published Date 06 Apr 2006

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Author : Peter M Senge

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