Talk:An Excerpt From ''The Fifth Discipline''/@comment-4944894-20120328034501

The underlying theory of this article is together we are better.

The paper discusses how and why a group can create a better outcome than that of an indiviual. It touches on how the power of synergy and how it contributes to the overall success.

For collectives, team or groups to gain a better outcome than what Is possible, Senge provides guidelines as how a group can create this. The distinction between discussionad n dialouge and the necessity for both to ensure the best outcome ensnured the group would make decisions and explore complex issues, both of which would need to be addressed.

Senge touches of the difficulty of thikkning forht eindiviudual and I believe he does so to highlight the necesssity for people to work collaboratively.

The definition of suspending assumptions is an important point. Having them 'hamg in front' of us and be used to stimulate dialouge means all assumptions have value to the group, no matter what they might be. It is how we repsond and use these assumptions that will affect the group and its ability work effectively and effeciently. Assumptions can then become the foundation of the discussion and dialogue as they promote reflection and inquiry skills.

My assumption on this is reflection and inquiry skills could be another wording for personal experience stories and clarifying questions? Moving through both in a group would provide greater understanding and outcomes?

This is a great article exploring group dynamics and team which willlead well inot our session on synergy. Thankyou for this, greatly appreciated, especially in my field of work however another assumption is that its value is for anyone working with other?

Together we are Better.

Cheers, Wade