Systems Thinking Research & Leadership Development Institute (STRLDi)
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The System Archetype Compendium reveals the structural patterns behind recurring crises in nations and organizations, emphasizing that awareness rather than funding drives transformation. It compiles case studies to encourage national dialogue and learning about systemic issues, providing tools to prevent crises and foster governance through understanding.
The concept of “Winner Takes All” highlights the detrimental effects of zero-sum thinking within teams, leading to inward competition and information withholding. Successful collaboration requires challenging this mindset, fostering mutual purpose and interdependence. Various developmental frameworks illustrate the need for deeper dialogue and systemic reframing to promote shared success rather than individual victories.
The content explores the distinction and relationship between unconscious stories we tell ourselves and the deliberate narratives we present to others. While unconscious stories shape our perceptions unknowingly, masked stories are crafted consciously to influence others. Both types can trap us, impacting personal growth and integrity, highlighting the importance of self-awareness.
Here is a distilled list of key points from Eastern philosophy—especially Buddhism, Taoism, and Zen—that Peter Senge draws upon to define the intent and practice of Personal Mastery in The Fifth Discipline: 1. Seeing Reality Clearly (Buddhism) “The ability to see reality clearly is central to wisdom.” 🔹 Personal Mastery → Clear, unflinching awareness of … Continue reading Eastern Philosophy Insights That Shape Senge’s Personal Mastery Discipline
Here is a distilled summary of key points from Robert Fritz’s work—especially The Path of Least Resistance and related ideas—that Peter Senge draws on to define and deepen the intent and practice of Personal Mastery: 1. Creative Tension “The tension between vision and current reality is not to be feared—it’s the source of all creative … Continue reading Robert Fritz’s Core Concepts That Shape Senge’s View of Personal Mastery
Here is more to Personal Mastery as a Discipline in The Fifth Discipline , the first in its series, especially suited for our systems thinking audience and practice community. Suitable as a podcast outline: 🎧 EPISODE OUTLINE: 1. Opening Hook (1–2 min) 2. Segment 1: What Personal Mastery Is (5–7 min) 3. Segment 2: What … Continue reading Personal Mastery: The Most Misunderstood Discipline
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