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    Squirrel Inc.: A Fable of Leadership through Storytelling

    By Stephen Denning

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    Take a satirical scamper through organizational life in the midst of  changing times, brought to you by master storyteller and former World Bank executive Steve Denning. With wisdom and a healthy dose of wit, Denning introduces a cast of furry characters who together learn the fine art of change through storytelling in their quest to overcome obstacles, generate enthusiasm and teamwork, share knowledge, and ultimately lead their company into a new era of success and significance. Through the stories of Squirrel Inc., readers will learn that the ability to tell the right story at the right time can determine the outcome of any major change effort. In each chapter Denning's squirrels learn to use storytelling to address leadership challenges:
    •  How to bring about change
    •  How to communicate who you are
    •  How to transmit values
    •  How to foster collaboration
    •  How to stop rumors
    •  How to share knowledge
    • How to lead your organization into the future
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateMay 12, 2004
    ISBN9780787975395
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    Stephen Denning

    STEPHEN DENNING is a renowned management innovator and popular Forbes.com columnist. A former World Bank executive, he serves on the advisory board for the Drucker Forum and is the author of several books including The Leader's Guide to Radical Management.

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