Disciplines of a Learning Organisation

By Peter Senege

I’ve heard many good things about Peter’s book The Fifth Discipline — The Art and Practice of Learning Organisation, but I still haven’t got around to reading it, my reading list is growing faster than I can get through them.

Until I do, here are quick summaries of the five disciplines of a learning organisation.

I love learning new things, it is one of the main reasons I started making these notes.

Applying the thirst for learning in everyday work really appeals to me.

I look forward to weaving these disciplines into my daily work.

Key takeaway:
Shared vision

Businesses and organisations are complex — it can take years for a learning culture to develop.

Although it is number three on the list, I believe ‘shared vision’ is the most important discipline.

If you don’t know where you are going, you can’t figure out the best possible route to get there.