Definition: From Peter Senge’s work, this tool focuses on systems thinking as the key discipline for learning organizations.
Explanation: The five disciplines are personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, and systems thinking. The fifth (systems) integrates the others, helping leaders see interdependencies.
Example: A team repeatedly blames individuals for issues that are actually system-based. This tool helps them see the pattern and make structural changes.
How to Use This Tool: after an assessment of the team/culture, sort the data into these 5 categories, then prioritize the actions starting with those that have the biggest impact.
