Book description
Almost everyone has experienced the hurt and frustration of not feeling accepted, of being perceived as "different" and not fitting into the group. People who have good ideas that differ from conventional wisdom are often ignored or criticized for the very thing that makes them valuable to the organization-their creativity. Innovation often comes from the most unlikely places, and people in organizations need to break out of their "penguin suit thinking" to create a climate where new ideas can flourish.
Table of contents
- Contents
- Dedication (1/2)
- Dedication (2/2)
- A Note from the Authors About this Expanded Edition
- Foreword
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Part I: A Peacock in the Land of Penguins
- The Story (1/22)
- The Story (2/22)
- The Story (3/22)
- The Story (4/22)
- The Story (5/22)
- The Story (6/22)
- The Story (7/22)
- The Story (8/22)
- The Story (9/22)
- The Story (10/22)
- The Story (11/22)
- The Story (12/22)
- The Story (13/22)
- The Story (14/22)
- The Story (15/22)
- The Story (16/22)
- The Story (17/22)
- The Story (18/22)
- The Story (19/22)
- The Story (20/22)
- The Story (21/22)
- The Story (22/22)
- Part II: Tips and Tools for Feathered Friends
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Part III: Ideas and Examples for Teaching Penguins to Fly
- How You Can Tell If You Work in the Land of Penguins
- Recognizing the “Quack” (Common Phrases from Penguins)
- Tips for Penguins Who Want to Change Themselves
- Tips for Penguins Who Want to Change Their Organizations
- Preventing Penguin Paralysis
- The Care and Feeding of Peacocks: A Penguin’s Guide
- Reports from the Field (1/2)
- Reports from the Field (2/2)
- Part IV: Additional Resources for Peacocks and for Penguins
- About the Authors (1/2)
- About the Authors (2/2)
- Acknowledgments
Product information
- Title: A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable about Creativity & Courage
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2007
- Publisher(s): Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- ISBN: 9781576751732
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