Building learning organizations requires more than just “re-engineering” our existing structures. It requires a whole new vision of what organizations can become and a …

What is the relationship between systems thinking and lean? That’s a fascinating question, one not so easily answered, because we’re talking about two very …

Feedback loops can be thought of as closed loops of interconnection; basically, sequences of mutual causes and effects. The links between each variable show …

Our brains are pattern-making systems — they organize our perceptions of the world into patterns that enable us to function effectively. For example, when …

A discussion of the interrelations between food, health, and the environment is extremely topical today. Rising food prices together with the price of oil …

In The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge posed the question, “How can a team of committed managers with individual IQs above 120 have a collective …

If the element in greatest evidence in a school system is “young people,” and the second most prevalent feature is “desks,” surely a close …

Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. Got it? Great. Then let’s go. There are dozens of books on the topic of difficult, …

“TEACHER seeks pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person.” Thus begins Ishmael, a compelling exploration of our shared assumptions …

TEAM TIP Apply this method to anticipate— and avoid—unintended consequences before taking action. Irecently read an article by Daniel Aronson called “Targeted …