The Essentials of Theory U: Fundamental Principles and Applications
The Essentials of Theory U provides a concise and accessible guide to the main concepts and applications of Otto Scharmer's classic Theory U
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The Essentials of Theory U provides a concise and accessible guide to the main concepts and applications of Otto Scharmer's classic Theory U. Scharmer argues that our ability to pay attention shapes the world. What prevents us from paying attention to situations more effectively is that we are not fully aware of this inner condition from which our gaze and actions originate.
“In the ten years since Theory U was published, leaders committed to change in diverse contexts have used their tools, been guided by their ideas and advanced the theory. Otto Scharmer does a beautiful job both explaining this journey of learning on a large scale and bringing it to life.”— Peter Senge, senior professor at MIT and co-founder of the Academy for Systems Change
Scharmer calls our lack of awareness a blind spot. It illuminates the blind spot in today's leadership and offers practical methods to help change agents overcome it through the process, principles and practices of Theory U. And finally, it describes a framework for updating “systems “operations” of our educational institutions, our economies and our democracies.
This book enables leaders and organizations in all endeavors and industries to shift consciousness, connect with the highest future possibilities, and strengthen their ability to shape the future.
