The Narrative Lens and Organizational Change
Nick Nissley and Stedman Graham
What do a CEO and a six-year-old child grieving over the death of her pet dog have in common? More than you might think. Recently a friend told us a story about her daughter, who after the death of the family’s chocolate Labrador said, “I wish we could just give Woody a pill and make him a puppy again.” It reminded us that when people’s health fails them, they often seek prescriptions. Our friend’s daughter was hoping for a drug remedy to restore her dog’s health and vitality.
Later that evening we attended a client engagement in San Diego, where we listened to the organization’s CEO speak to more than a hundred shareholders, telling them the story of the organization ...
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