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The Fifth Discipline
The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization
Book • 1990
The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge focuses on creating 'learning organizations' that can adapt and innovate in a rapidly changing environment.
The book introduces five disciplines: personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, and systems thinking.
These disciplines help organizations overcome 'learning disabilities' such as the delusion of learning from experience and the myth of teamwork.
By embracing these disciplines, organizations can foster a culture of continuous learning, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and achieve long-term success.
The book draws on a wide range of sources, including science, spiritual wisdom, psychology, and management thought, and has been influential in shaping modern business management practices.
The book introduces five disciplines: personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, and systems thinking.
These disciplines help organizations overcome 'learning disabilities' such as the delusion of learning from experience and the myth of teamwork.
By embracing these disciplines, organizations can foster a culture of continuous learning, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and achieve long-term success.
The book draws on a wide range of sources, including science, spiritual wisdom, psychology, and management thought, and has been influential in shaping modern business management practices.
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as a book that helped his leadership team understand organizational systems.


Andy Stanley

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in the context of organizational dynamics and shared identity.

Marc Gafni

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as an inspiring book on building a learning organization.

Richard Sheridan

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as the book that introduced him to systems thinking.

Robert E. Siegel

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Mentioned by Amy Edmondson when discussing organizational learning.

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as a great book to look at learning organizations.


Michelle Chambers

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in relation to the concept of systems thinking and continuous improvement.


Chris Williamson

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in the context of systems thinking and its application to leadership.


Michael Watkins

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while discussing the importance of learning and adapting to change.

Justin Malek

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in relation to the 'Beer Game' and supply-demand dynamics.

Ben Maynard

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Mentioned by Cheryl Kababa as a foundational book in systems thinking.

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as a book by Peter Senge that completely blew her mind open.

Sandra Waddock

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Recommended by Thomas Nygaard as a game changer for his approach to system thinking.

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as a book that emphasizes the importance of systems thinking.

Francis Wade

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as an important author regarding the second wave of systems thinking.

Laetitia Bornes

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Mentioned as important author regarding the 'second wave' of systems thinking ('soft systems thinking').

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as a must-read for any change leader.

Dr. Lindsey Godwin

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when discussing insular organizations and the lack of outside perspectives.

Steve Tashjian

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for its discussion of systems, mental models, and organizational learning.

Donna Dupont

Designing the Future with Donna Dupont
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as a helpful resource for understanding team culture.

Darcy Norman

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