Background:

This theoretical essay reflects on the use of Peter Senge’s concepts - learning organization, the five disciplines, and the ecology of leadership - as tools for developing nursing leadership in hospital settings.

Objective:

To reflect on Peter Senge’s concepts of learning organization and the disciplines of systems thinking, personal mastery, mental models, building shared vision, and team learning as resources for developing nursing leadership.

Main topics under analysis:

Theoretical analysis of the definitions and use of Peter Senge’s concepts of learning organization, the five disciplines, and the ecology of leadership.

Conclusion:

The use of Peter Senge’s concept of learning organization promotes the reflection on developing nursing leadership, which is consistent with the need for qualified professionals in health services.

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