The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies for Building a Learning Organization
Strategies Building Organization: The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook is a practical companion for people trying to put learning-organisation ideas into practice. It brings together writing by 67 contributors, including tools, methods, stories, reflections and exercises for organisational learning.
At a glance
- Collects 172 pieces of writing by 67 authors.
- Includes tools, methods, stories, reflections, guiding ideas, exercises and resources.
- Designed to help readers move from learning-organisation concepts towards practical application.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad collection of practical approaches and contributors rather than a single-author guide.
- Its emphasis on exercises and methods may help readers looking for ways to begin applying organisational learning ideas.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | John Murray Business |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 24 Jun. 1994 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 608 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781857880601 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1857880601 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.6 x 4.2 x 22.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking practical ways to explore learning organisations in workplace settings.
- Facilitators and teams looking for exercises, tools and reflections to support collective learning.
- Readers familiar with The Fifth Discipline who want an application-focused companion.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a short, current overview rather than a 608-page collection.
- Readers seeking a single, step-by-step programme with one definitive answer.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as useful for moving from theory to practice and highlights its content and practical focus. Readers seeking methods and exercises may value that emphasis, while the substantial 608-page length makes it a more extensive reference than a brief guide. Feedback also notes value for money. Aggregate ratings lean positive, though they do not explain individual readers' reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as helpful for applying concepts in practice.
- Customers appreciate its practical focus and value for money.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook about?
It collects practical tools, methods, stories, reflections and exercises related to building a learning organisation.
How many contributors and pieces does it contain?
The listing describes 172 pieces of writing by 67 authors.
Is this a concise introduction?
No. The listed print length is 608 pages, and it is presented as a collection of material for applying learning-organisation ideas.
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