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The Fifth Discipline

The art and practice of the learning organization

The Fifth Discipline The art and practice of the learning organization Second edition Paperback – 6 April 2006

Author

Peter M. Senge

Peter M. Senge

The Fifth Discipline

The art and practice of the learning organization

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Book description
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“Forget your old, tired ideas about leadership. The most successful corporation . . . will be something called a learning organization.”
Fortune

Peter M. Senge’s “The Fifth Discipline”  introduces the concept of the learning organization. This influential work presents five core disciplines that organizations must master to achieve long-term success and adaptability in an ever-changing business landscape.

The book begins by explaining the importance of systems thinking, which Senge considers the cornerstone of the learning organization. This approach encourages leaders and employees to see the interconnectedness of various parts within a system, rather than focusing on isolated events or problems.

Senge then explores the four other disciplines:

  1. Personal Mastery: This discipline focuses on individual growth and continuous learning. It encourages employees to develop a clear personal vision and commit to lifelong learning.
  2. Mental Models: These are deeply ingrained assumptions and generalizations that influence how we understand the world. Senge emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging these models to foster innovation and growth.
  3. Shared Vision: This discipline involves creating a collective sense of purpose within an organization. It aligns individual goals with the company’s overall mission, fostering commitment and enthusiasm.
  4. Team Learning: This concept emphasizes the power of collective intelligence and collaboration. Senge explains how teams can learn together more effectively than individuals working in isolation.

 

Throughout the book, Senge provides practical examples and case studies from various industries to illustrate how these disciplines can be applied in real-world situations. He also offers tools and techniques for implementing these concepts within organizations of all sizes.

Readers will gain:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the learning organization concept
  • Practical strategies for implementing the five disciplines in their own organizations
  • Insights into how to overcome common obstacles to organizational learning
  • Tools for fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

 

This revised edition includes updates based on Senge’s experiences and observations since the book’s original publication, making it even more relevant for today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

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Year Published
2006
Publisher
Random House Business
Pages
464
Weight
556g
Language
English
ISBN 13
978-1905211203

The book: "The Fifth Discipline" Is perfect for:

  • Business leaders and managers seeking to create more adaptive and innovative organizations
  • Organizational development professionals looking to implement lasting change
  • Educators interested in fostering a culture of continuous learning
  • Anyone passionate about personal growth and systems thinking

Meet the author

Peter M. Senge is a renowned systems scientist, author, and organizational learning expert. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT, where he is a senior lecturer at the Sloan School of Management. Senge gained international recognition with his bestselling book “The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization” (1990), which Harvard Business Review identified as one of the seminal management books of the previous 75 years. As the founding chair of the Society for Organizational Learning (SoL), Senge has been at the forefront of developing learning organizations for over three decades.

His work focuses on promoting shared understanding of complex issues and fostering leadership for healthier human systems. Senge has co-authored several other influential books, including “Presence” and “The Necessary Revolution.” He was named “Strategist of the Century” by the Journal of Business Strategy for his impact on how businesses operate. Currently, Senge continues to lecture at MIT and serves as a co-founder of the Academy for Systemic Change, working on global initiatives related to food systems, climate change, and education. He resides in Massachusetts, where he maintains a regular meditation practice since 1996.

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