num_pages: 320
description: " . . . I thoroughly endorse the book. . . Fairtlough is an excellent thinker."Napier Collyns"Takes Arie de Geus's thinking forward . . I have no hesitation in recommending it for publication."Gill Ringland"The most important aspect is the potential to legitimise the use of storytelling in a business environment . . and help management think outside the box."Arie de GeusStory-telling is one of the best ways for individuals, groups, organizations and societies to learn. Skill in story-telling and in other narrative activities allows us to understand complexity, live with uncertainty, communicate well and increase personal and organizational effectiveness. As organizations move away from old-fashioned command and control, they will increasingly need the bonds of shared stories, which create shared language, shared visions and shared values.
language: English
title: The Power of the Tale: Using Narratives for Organisational Success
titlecomplete: The Power of the Tale: Using Narratives for Organisational Success
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Wiley