Corporate Unplugged Systems Thinking for Real Change
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Apr 23, 2025 Dr. Peter Senge, a Senior lecturer at MIT Sloan and systems thinking pioneer, dives into the essence of transformative change. He emphasizes that true progress stems from understanding interdependence within society and institutions. Peter shares his vision of leadership as a personal growth journey rooted in purpose and collaboration. He highlights the wisdom of indigenous cultures in fostering resilience and stresses the need for authentic partnerships, collective intelligence, and hope in navigating current challenges.
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Modern Interdependence Shapes Global Problems
- Peter Senge argues our modern lives create deep interdependencies that we don't understand and can't easily manage.
- These hidden handprints mean everyday actions in wealthy countries drive global problems like migration and climate change.
Culture Over Policy For Long-Term Change
- Cultural change, not just policy, is necessary for long-term solutions to systemic crises like climate change.
- Indigenous cultural memory offers resilient practices and perspectives to guide long-term recovery.
Mayan Collapse As A Mirror
- Senge recounts the Mayan collapse to show civilizations can overexpand and then revert to older sustainable ways.
- He uses this to explain why indigenous memory matters after societal downturns.
