Mental Model

 This question regards to reading on Senges mental models suggest that understanding this concept can be used to test our own attitudes about professional organizations as well as to better understand others thinking. How does understanding your own mental models provide you with assistance in your work with others from various groups? In Chapter 9 of his text, Senge discusses the practice of reflective practice. How could this practice of thinking about our own thinking contribute to new understanding of others and/or of workplace issues and challenges?