Which discipline focuses on the ongoing commitment by individuals to personal growth and learning?

• A. Systems thinking
• B. Personal mastery
• C. Team learning
• D. Mental models

Answer: (B)

Personal mastery is the discipline that centers on an individual's ongoing commitment to personal growth and learning. It involves continually clarifying your own vision, focusing your energies, and developing patience to see reality clearly, even when it’s difficult. This is a lifelong process of improving capabilities and self-understanding, aligning what you learn with the goals of the organization. When people practice personal mastery, they take responsibility for their development, seek feedback, and adapt as they grow. Systems thinking, team learning, and mental models each address different aspects of learning in organizations—systems thinking focuses on interconnections and patterns across the whole; team learning emphasizes collective learning within groups; mental models involve examining and challenging internal assumptions.