Have you read the book, Who Moved My Cheese?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:22:45 -0500

With Who Moved My Cheese? Dr. Spencer Johnson realizes the need for finding the language and tools to deal with change--an issue that makes all of us nervous and uncomfortable.
Most people are fearful of change because they don't believe they have any control over how or when it happens to them. Since change happens either to the individual or by the individual, Spencer Johnson shows us that what matters most is the attitude we have about change.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 7:35 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 07:35:08 -0500

I did read it, SFC Private RallyPoint Member. It's a classic. It's been a while since I read it, so I think I might re-visit it. They say that change is the only reliable constant, and I think that's usually true, so this book is a good one to have recently read. The principles are timeless, and the way the author presents the story is very clever.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 7:57 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 07:57:34 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, I read it about 15 years ago, right after the telecom bubble burst. MCI had just bought out CompuServe and was in the process of merging with WorldCom. Lots of layoffs were in the works, so our division directors pushed this down as mandatory reading for mid-level managers and encouraged us to share its principles with our subordinates.

It's just as relevant today as it was then. It's a quick, fun read that I'd recommend for everyone.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 8:04 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:04:00 -0500

The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey is also a very good read. It is a very good book for people that now have to delegate assignments and tasks.

Response by SPC David S. made Mar 20 at 2015 3:05 PM

SPC David S. — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:05:17 -0400

Yes, It was required reading for my MBA program when we were talking about change management. Covers the general topics that typically pop up with big change. A good book and would recommend it for any managers about to or are experiencing any issues with change management.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 20 at 2015 3:11 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:11:46 -0400

I read the book and used it in a process improvement class about 3 years ago. Process improvement class was for GS13/O-4/E-7 and above. We had about 15 people in the class. The book was short enough we could actually expect the participants to read it as "homework." Most of them did. We had great discussions about change, fear of change, embracing change, etc. Later found out our Deputy Commander had read the book and was very pleased we used it.

Overall it's well worth the time needed to read the book.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 3:14 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:14:01 -0400

I have, recently actually. My Major "suggested" I read it. Its a good book about perspective.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Mar 20 at 2015 3:16 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:16:26 -0400

Many years ago. I think it should be required reading for anyone involved in implementing change of any type in any organization (pretty much everyone!). Best when read with an open mind!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 20 at 2015 3:22 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:22:55 -0400

It was given to me by a mentor when I got my line number to become an NCO.

Response by CSM Michael Lynch made Mar 20 at 2015 3:41 PM

CSM Michael Lynch — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:41:30 -0400

It was on a mandatory reading list for us out in the recruiting command during some very tough times after 9/11, we knew that the command was going to have a lot of changes in order to be able to enlist folks. Very good material and useful.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Mar 20 at 2015 3:55 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:55:02 -0400

Just got it from Work Haven't started it yet. I hear it is an awesome read.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2015 11:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 23:46:06 -0500

Just wanted to bring this back up. Its about time for me to read this again.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2016 12:29 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:29:20 -0500

I'm glad this book made such a profound impact in your life, buddy.