Worthwhile work driven by goals and values putting workers in control of achieving the goal cheering each other on elements gung ho. Participants attending this training session will learn the essential principles of the gung ho. Succeeding in a changing world participant workbook ken blanchard, sheldon bowles on. The spirit of the squirrel emphasizes not only the importance of hard work but also the value of worthwhile work. It had a good storyline to help to tell the story of gung ho.
Ken blanchard and sheldon bowles introduce us to an invaluable tool that outlines ways to inspire us to change how we lead ourselves and others. These three cornerstones of gung ho are surprisingly simple and yet amazingly powerful. Anyone that supervises others should read this book and practice using the techniques on a daily basis. This phase transforms work to make it worthwhile to the team members. Worthwhile work squirrels work hard because their work is worthwhile. Through the inspirational story of business leaders, the revolutionary technique of gung ho. The book, which is written in the form of a story, is interesting to read. The book was called gung ho how to motivate people in any organisation. Ken blanchard is chairman of blanchard training and development inc. Gung ho is a book written in the late 1990s by ken blanchard and sheldon bowles. When i first picked up the book to read it i really. The three core ideas of gung ho are surprisingly simple.
There are three lessons to learn in understanding the spirit of the squirrel. For now, remember that the secret of the squirrel and the way of the beaver mean right work done the right way. When you enter mudds corporate headquarters, one of the first things you see is a mural depicting the gung ho philosophy. Whether your organization consists of one or is listed in the fortune 500, this book ensures gung ho employees committed to success. Every week, it sends out to subscribers a 9 to 12page summary of a bestselling business. Worthwhile goes beyond important but it starts with important. The spirit of the squirrelworthwhile work the way of the beaverin control of achieving. Here is the story of how two managers saved a failing company and turned in record profits with record productivity. Moments a vlog about moments that help us understand more about ourselves, our business, and our community. Spirit of the squirrel, the way of the beaver, the gift of the goose. Gung ho is a thin book which is easy to read and to digest. The coauthors, ken blanchard and sheldon bowles tell a story that. Gung ho, by ken blanchard and sheldon bowles was a wonderful book that discussed many important factors involved in making a company truly successful. Now id like to talk about the way of the beaver, in control of achieving the goal.
Blanchard and bowles summarize these factors in the book gung ho using three simple concepts, which include the spirit of the squirrel, the way of the beaver and the gift of the goose. It tells the story of a manager who turns around a failing manufacturing plant. Two words that are very important in a business are worthwhile work. One of the three main principles of the book gung ho is the principal of the spirit of the squirrel. This video is designed to complement their book and provides a visual guide for implementing the three principles of gung ho. The squirrels are working hard because their work is worthwhile. Squirrels work hard because they are motivated by a goal, and the goal is to have enough food to survive winter. Here is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase.
Gung ho definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The coauthors, ken blanchard and sheldon bowles tell a story that is basically common sense and easy to understand. Gung ho as is the case with all of my reports, this is not intended to replace your reading the book rather, it shares the main concepts with you so you can use this as you are reading. Increase productivity, profits, and your own prosperity by ken blanchard and sheldon bowles 1998 harper collins business isbn 0 00 653068 0 187 pages is a business book summaries service. At labor systems we have put thought and effort into building a company culture that facilitates the best outcomes for us, our employees and, most of all our customers inspired by ken blanchard and sheldon bowles insightful book gung ho. The plot is that a lady called peggy has been sent down from head office to save a. Gung ho turn on the people in any organization audio. Coauthored with sheldon bowles, with whom i wrote raving fans, this book, i feel, will be the one minute manager for the 21st century. Ken blanchard and sheldon bowles, coauthors of the new york times business bestseller raving fans. One of my favorite business books that i often recommend to new leaders of teams is gung ho by ken blanchard and sheldon bowles. I am excited about the release of my new book, gung ho.
This participant workbook complements their book and helps to instill the three essential principles. It is written in a storytelling style, where a manager is put in charge of an organisation in a very bad condition. In my next column, i will talk about the final gung ho. People will work harder at something that they think is worthwhile. Turn on the people in any organization by ken blanchard and sheldon bowles the authors that brought you raving fans. This is a book about team work and effective management. Ken blanchard and sheldon bowles outline powerful morale busters in the book gung ho which identifies a gung ho game plan where the spirit of the squirrel is celebrated to identify worthwhile work, while the way of the beaver is celebrated as being in control of achieving goals and the gift of the goose is celebrated as cheering.
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