Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization

Ken Blanchard

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In these days where the computer reigns supreme and management thought is presented in complicated models, there is something refreshing about management principles taught by allegory.

Blanchard (The One Minute Manager, LJ 3/1/84), along with coauthor Bowles (Raving Fans, Morrow, 1993) recounts an organizational turnaround based on three Native American lessons.

In "The Spirit of the Squirrel," the lesson is one of the power of worthwhile work. In "The Way of the Beaver," the lesson is accomplished through empowerment. In "The Gift of the Goose," the lesson is the exponential factor of motivation. The problem inherent in the principles in this work, or any change program from weight-loss diets on up, is that there needs to be constant focus; success, if it is not continually renewed, is dissipated over time.

Although new, this work makes a good preface and companion to Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox's The Goal (North River, 1992. 2d ed.).?Steven Silkunas, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority, Philadelphia
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Ken Blanchard, Ph.D., is a prominent, gregarious, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant.

He is usually characterized by friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and passionate men in business today.

Blanchard's impact as a writer is far reaching. His perennial bestsellers include Raving Fans and Whale Done! He is the Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, a full-service global management training and consulting company that he and his wife, Dr. Marjorie Blanchard, founded in 1979 in San Diego. He is also cofounder of The Center for FaithWalk Leadership, a nonprofit ministry committed to challenging and equipping people to Lead Like Jesus.

Susan Fowler is one of the world's foremost experts on personal empowerment and has spoken on the subject in all fifty of the United States and more than twenty foreign countries.

With Ken Blanchard and Laurence Hawkins she created -- and is the lead developer of -- Situational Self Leadership;®, which focuses on empowerment and taking the initiative when you're not in charge.

She is an adjunct professor for the University of San Diego's masters of science in executive leadership program.

Laurence Hawkins is an internationally renowned management consultant, motivational speaker, and -- with Ken Blanchard and Susan Fowler -- the coauthor of the Situational Self Leadership program.

Hawkins received his bachelor's degree in American history and literature from Williams College and his master's and doctoral degrees in leadership and organizational behavior from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization
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	In these days where the computer reigns supreme and management thought is presented in complicated models, there is something refreshing about management principles taught by allegory. Blanchard (The One Minute Manager,... read full editorial

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	"Gung Ho! shows in three easy steps how to release the energy and enthusiasm of your whole team and focus it on success." -- Stephen R. Covey"I think Gung Ho! will become the preeminent book in energizing and empowering... read full editorial

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	1 cassette / 90 minutesKen Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles, co-authors of the New York Times business bestseller Raving Fans, are back with Gung Ho!-an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase... read full editorial

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Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization
Ken Blanchard


	Inspirational Lesson
	(Santa Monica, CA USA) October 21, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars
	Gung Ho! Shows many different aspects in the busines. How you can be at the bottom, and change your attitude and head straight up to the top to reach success. This book will change your feelings about work itself. Its a great book.

	This is a MUST BUY!
	(Nacogdoches, TX United States) September 10, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars
	Easy to read and a must for any businessman's desk. The story is also easy to remember -- so you can use when working with your own team to make a difference.This is a "MUST BUY" book.

	You may be able to take something from it
	(Waterloo, Iowa) May 3, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars
	Managers may not be able to enact all of the principles of Gung Ho, but they will be able to walk away with some valuable insight in the world of motivation and performance. If your not sure if you really want this book... read full review

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