The Fifth Discipline. The Practice Part

Author: Art Kleiner
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Publication Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is filled with collective wisdom, telling people how to apply the "Five Disciplines" to organizational and personal lives. It is written for those who are eager to learn, especially readers who are immersed in rich organizational life. The book is also aimed at those who want to realize personal dreams while making their organizations more effective. It is also for managers. Managers are always faced with a multitude of problems, but they are tired of conventional thinking methods. They wonder, "How can I get things done?" You cannot "manage" things, at least not always. You can apply theories, methods, and tools, and in the process improve your abilities. You can find and instill new guiding principles. You can also try redesigning the organization's fundamental structure. If you use these methods, you can gradually develop a new type of organization. This new organization can address today's problems, seize today's opportunities, and prepare for tomorrow. This is because the organization's members consistently emphasize collective wisdom and the enhancement of capabilities. In other words, you are creating a learning organization. May this book become "your own book."