Rethinking the Fifth Discipline: Learning Within the Unknowable [Hardcover]

'An important book, deserves to be read widely' Jennifer Wilby, Systemic Practice and Action Research

'Robert Flood describes complex systemic theory and practice in a clear, comprehensible manner, thereby bringing a better understanding of the world and ourselves to his readers. If you are interested in learning and growing, if you wish to manage better, then read this insightful and thought-provoking book.'

In the present global market, systemic thinking has risen to a position of prominence never before attained. Globalisation, networking and common coalition building are examples of systemic behaviour that stress the need to view and deal with issues holistically, rather than in isolation. For years Robert Flood has been at the forefront of such studies. This book has to be a must for all apprentices of systemic thinking.'

'Fifth Discipline' is one of the very few approaches to management that has attained position on the International Hall of Fame. Professor Flood's book explains and critiques the ideas in straight forward terms. This book makes significant and fundamental improvements to the core discipline - systemic thinking. It establishes crucial developments in systemic thinking in the context of the learning organisation, including creativity and organisational transformation. It is therefore a very important text for strategic planners, organisational change agents and consultants.
The main features of the book include:
* a review and critique of 'Fifth Discipline' and systemic thinking
* an introduction to the gurus of systemic thinking - Senge, Bertalanffy, Beer, Ackoff, Checkland, and Churchman
*a redefinition of management through systemic thinking
*a guide to choosing, implementing and evaluating improvement strategies
*Practical illustrations.
Robert Flood is a renowned and authoritative expert in the field of management. He has implemented systemic management in a wide range of organisations in many continents and lectured by invitation in 25 countries, including Japan and the USA. Professor Flood has featured on many radio and TV programs. His book Beyond TQM was nominated for the 'IMC Management Book of the Year 1993'.

Provides significant and fundamental improvements to the core discipline of systemic thinking. Establishes crucial developments in this area in the context of learning organization, including creativity and organizational transformation. DLC:Management--Philosophy.

Robert Louis Flood is a renowned and authoritative expert in the field of management. His book Beyond TQM (1993) was nominated for the IMC Management Book of the Year 1993. He has implemented systemic management in a wide range of organizations in many continents and lectured by invitation in 25 countries, including Japan and the United States. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.