“Leading through creative tension is different than solving problems. In problem solving, the energy for change comes from attempting to get away from an aspect of current reality that is undesirable. With creative tension, the energy for change comes from the vision, from what we want to create, juxtaposed with current reality. While the distinction may seem small, the consequences are not. Many people and organisations find themselves motivated to change only when their problems are bad enough to cause them to change. This works for awhile, but the change process runs out of steam as soon as the problems driving the change become less pressing…With problem solving, the motivation for change is extrinsic. With creative tension, the motivation is intrinsic.”

– Peter Senge, Author of  The Fifth Discipline : The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization