Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing wholes. It is a framework for seeing interrelationships rather than things, for seeing ‘patterns of change’ rather than static ‘snapshots.’

An accurate, insightful view of current reality is as important as a clear vision.

Personal mastery is the discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, of focusing our energies, of developing patience, and of seeing reality objectively.

Through learning we re-create ourselves. Through learning we become able to do something we were never able to do.

All human beings are born with unique gifts. The healthy functioning community depends on realizing the capacity to develop each gift.

Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing wholes. It is a framework for seeing interrelationships rather than things, for seeing ‘patterns of change’ rather than static ‘snapshots.’

Small changes can produce big results - but the areas of highest leverage are often the least obvious.