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The Fifth Discipline

The Fifth Discipline Chapter 11 of Peter Senge's book, The Fifth Discipline, talks about the idea of Shared Vision, and how this concept has transformed organizations, and individuals working for them, into a cohesive unit of long-term innovative achievement. Having and transmitting a successful "shared vision" requires true "buy-in" on the part of the employees and the organization as a whole, and must foster genuine commitment and active enrollment in order to bring that organizational vision to a personal level. For shared vision to become a product of personal vision, each individual must "feel it", and be able to see how this vision can be articulated to promote the long-term interests of the company's success, and position in the larger scheme of things. This road to the end result is usually not mapped out or even guaranteed, and the creative tension this inspires, through personal commitment and dedication, is the fire it produces form it's visionary fuel. The most current example of this that I have witnessed is the remarkable performance of the '98 World Championship Denver Broncos. So far they are undefeated this season and give no indication of letting up as the make their way into the history record books of the NFL. They were 11 and 0, Eleven wins and no losses, going into last night's game against the San Diego Chargers here at home and although nobody here wanted to see it happen, they defeated the Chargers 31-16, extending their perfect record to 12 and 0. This would not be possible if not for the shared vision of the entire Bronco team, and the inspirational leadership of quarterback John Elway. The owners and coaches can only do so much to prepare the team for the game, it is up to the team to be able to mentally and physically execute and be able to win the game. The vision in this case is coming form the middle so to speak. John Elway isn't the president of the team, but he is one of the major motivating forces of the ball club. His personal vision started last year when he wanted to lead his team to and win the Super Bowl for the first time in his career, and at least sometime before he retired. He accomplished this and already this year he is talking about "when our team is 16 and 0", like it is definitely going to happen. This team is electric and you can see it in the way they are all playing. Nobody gives in even a little, even deep into the fourth quarter where other teams defenses begin to tire. Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe, and the whole team are rallying around this vision and show no signs of letting up, as they go into the last part of the season, which is usually the most difficult as teams are plagued by injury and mental fatigue. John Elway is really instrumental in all this as he continually looks forward, articulating his vision, and setting future goals, both of which are clearly shared by the whole team. It is just this sort of visionary leadership and team coherence that has intoxicated the whole organization. They know they must get to 16 and 0, and fulfill the dreams of everybody involved. They realize that it takes the effort of everybody individually to attain that goal and that they must utilize that creative tension on a personal basis to achieve that goal for themselves, and for the whole team. Clearly they are a championship team, and it will be incredible to see if they can go all the way and achieve that perfect record. I, as well as the world, will be watching with bated breath. Bibliography:

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