- Paperback: 172 pages
- Publisher: Kogan Page; 1 edition (29 Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749441062
- ISBN-13: 978-0749441067
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 15.7 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 681,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book is an enjoyable read and a persuasive demonstration of the power of stories to entertain, intrigue and generate learning. (Professional Manager )
Showing you how and when to use stories to maximum effecthelps managers, trainers and educators. (Management Services )
People Management (The sources for Parkins stories are eclecticeven the uninitiated could well be inspired to include storytelling as a core strategy in changing the way thing are done. )
Office Companion (Margaret Parkin has taken a logical and professional approach to the problems that surround organizational change and has prepared a story-packed off-the-shelf solution for busy managers and trainers. )
Showing you how and when to use stories to maximum effecthelps managers, trainers and educators. (Management Services )
People Management (The sources for Parkins stories are eclecticeven the uninitiated could well be inspired to include storytelling as a core strategy in changing the way thing are done. )
Office Companion (Margaret Parkin has taken a logical and professional approach to the problems that surround organizational change and has prepared a story-packed off-the-shelf solution for busy managers and trainers. )
—Commerce & Industry, April 2005
"Helps managers, trainers, educators and coaches to reinforce key messages or stimulate fresh thinking."
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The lick between storytelling and the concept of change and transition is as old as some of the stories themselves! Read the first page
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The lick between storytelling and the concept of change and transition is as old as some of the stories themselves! Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A book of tales must rise or fall on the quality of the stories it presents. And in that regard, this storybook earns a mixed report card. Most of the stories are clear and pithy, although some hint at change without being directly related to it. A case in point is "The Old Man and his Grandson," a brief moral tale about the need to demonstrate empathy and the fact that everyone grows older. Other stories, however, are perfectly apropos and even come with a hint of humor to prod listeners to accept change. Unnervingly, some of the less engaging stories come from author Margaret Parkin's personal experiences. On the other hand, her informative introduction makes a compelling case for the power of narrative in introducing and abetting transformation. She supplies excellent questions for further study after each story to keep the discussion on point. Overall, we recommend this book to those who would like to add a few new anecdotes to their quiver. If just one helps spur your organization be more flexible, that will be a success story worth telling.
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31 May 2005
Format:Paperback
A book of tales must rise or fall on the quality of the stories it presents. And in that regard, this storybook earns a mixed report card. Most of the stories are clear and pithy, although some hint at change without being directly related to it. A case in point is "The Old Man and his Grandson," a brief moral tale about the need to demonstrate empathy and the fact that everyone grows older. Other stories, however, are perfectly apropos and even come with a hint of humor to prod listeners to accept change. Unnervingly, some of the less engaging stories come from author Margaret Parkin's personal experiences. On the other hand, her informative introduction makes a compelling case for the power of narrative in introducing and abetting transformation. She supplies excellent questions for further study after each story to keep the discussion on point. Overall, we recommend this book to those who would like to add a few new anecdotes to their quiver. If just one helps spur your organization be more flexible, that will be a success story worth telling.
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