The Necessary Revolution: How Individuals And Organizations Are Working Together to Create a Sust...
Imagine a world in which the excess energy from one business would be used to heat another. Where buildings need less and less energy around the...
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May 27, 2009
getAbstract
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Enlightened prescription for sustainability
The Earth faces grave sustainability problems, including global warming. In this new book, experts Peter Senge, Bryan Smith, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur and Sara Schley discuss how people, organizations and nations are coming together to bring about positive change. The authors demonstrate that sustainability issues are part of an interconnected global dilemma that affects everyone. They urge united action to solve major ecological problems b More...
The Earth faces grave sustainability problems, including global warming. In this new book, experts Peter Senge, Bryan Smith, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur and Sara Schley discuss how people, organizations and nations are coming together to bring about positive change. The authors demonstrate that sustainability issues are part of an interconnected global dilemma that affects everyone. They urge united action to solve major ecological problems b More...
Dec 03, 2009
Edwin
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Peter Senge is a favorite of mine in the field of organizational learning and participative change. And indeed, his philosophy on how businesses should be run hews closely to the regenerative spirit of sustainability - where people, natural resources, energy, materials, and by-products are fruitfully tapped, stewarded and cultivated with mindfulness towards preserving the ability of future generations to similarly thrive. This is a practical primer on how individuals and organizations can partic
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Mar 26, 2009
Samir
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"It is a powerful book. People truly do many imaginative things to influence the organization that they choose to work with. It talks about how symbiotic the relationship of people in an organization ought to be. It also sends home a strong message that if you want to survive in these times and ages, we ought to work together. There is so much more power in working together on creating something so very beautiful. I strongly recommend this book.
Apr 12, 2009
Kate
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I don't want to oversell it, but I really think that everyone should read this book. It's written from the business perspective, but it's relevant to everyone, especially people in communications, business, government and the natural sciences.
The authors use "Revolution" in the title, but this isn't a hard-core text. You don't have to be a hippie to appreciate the ideas. What makes this book so amazing is that it takes a lot of very technical and mysterious concepts for pe More...
The authors use "Revolution" in the title, but this isn't a hard-core text. You don't have to be a hippie to appreciate the ideas. What makes this book so amazing is that it takes a lot of very technical and mysterious concepts for pe More...
Apr 30, 2010
Amy
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The first and last sections of this book are dripping with the author's opinions on the world which I don't necessarily agree with. However, the middle sections included a lot of really good and insightful case studies which really redeemed this book.
Nov 08, 2009
Paul
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Excellent summary of why companies need to take action, examples of those that have and an invaluable list of tools for creating change within a company.
Aug 12, 2011
Arash
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All about systems thinking and how to take a more holistic approach to solving major problems using creative thinking and sustainable practices.
Dec 31, 2008
reading for my work book club. I hope it does not suck since I am the one who suggested it.
Apr 24, 2010
I gave up on this one. It's written more for businesses I think, and while I think I could have found some of it interesting, I had other things I'd rather read.
Nov 09, 2008
Rick
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Peter Senge makes a rational and passionate case forfor revolution in business to integrate social, ecological and business systems. He provides compelling examples for some of the world's largest companies who already making strides toward sustainable strategies and practices. He also explains the tools and strategies that individuals at any level can use to motivate meaningful change in organizations.
Jun 25, 2009
Martin
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I liked this because it seems to show how forward looking companies can partner with others to prepare for change and how that just by doing so is a good business model.
Oct 05, 2008
Jennifer
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So far I am greatly inspired by this book. Interested in creating a sustainable world? Interested in people of extremely diverse backgrounds and concerns finding common ground? Read this book!
Jun 30, 2011
Kristina
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I am really enjoying this book so far; it's a really easy-to-read book about how companies and individuals can affect change by working together towards sustainability.
Jul 28, 2008
Jeff
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By Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline - shows how a growing number of corporations and NGOs are taking the lead to promote sustainability.
May 07, 2009
Kim
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Great book, especially for anyone interested in implementing sustainability in the business world. All MBAs should have to read this!
Nov 10, 2009
Ed
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Senge provides an overview of systems thinking and addresses the importance of sustainability and how organizations should incorporate this concept. Another key point the text brings out is that of economic justice, which is at the heart of sustainability.
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