A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable about Creativity and Courage Contributor(s): Gallagher, Bj (Author), Schmidt, Warren H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1626562431 ISBN-13: 9781626562431 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Workplace Culture - Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management - Business & Economics | Management - General |
Dewey: 813.54 |
LCCN: 2014034952 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This classic pioneering book provides keen insight into workplace diversity. With new tips, tools, and strategies for peacocks and penguins alike, your organization will flourish and take flight Through the story of Perry the Peacock and his fine feathered friends, authors BJ Gallagher and Warren H. Schmidt bring to life the challenges of birds of different feathers who struggle to be successful in the conformity-minded Land of Penguins. Their travails illuminate the challenges of creating a pluralistic corporate culture in which the talent, energy, and commitment of all employees are fully engaged. People who have new ideas that differ from business as usual are often ignored or criticized for the very thing that makes them valuable: their originality and creativity. This unique book helps organizations break out of penguin thinking" in order to tap into and leverage the creativity of diversity. Learn how to cultivate an organizational culture in which new ideas can flourish and innovation can take flight. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schmidt, Warren H.: - Warren H. Schmidt is a professor emeritus at the University of Southern California and the coauthor of The Race without a Finish Line and TQManager. He has also written many educational and management films, including the Academy Award-winning animated short Is It Always Right to Be Right? |