A peacock in the land of penguins
Subtitle: a fable about creativity & courage
By: BJ Gallagher Hateley and Warren H. Schmidt ; illustrations by Sam Weiss ; foreword by Ken Blanchard.
Contributors: Schmidt, Warren H.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Published: 2001
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
Subjects: Pluralism (Social sciences) -- Fiction; Diversity in the workplace -- Fiction; Management -- Fiction
Genres: Fiction.
Description: A Peacock in the Land of Penguins echoes the dilemma facing businesses across the country -- how to manage the increasing diversity of the workforce and how to capture the talent, creativity, energy, and commitment of all employees. Written in a charming, engaging style, the book is a fable about a peacock who struggles to be itself while surrounded by penguins. Can these seemingly opposite birds work productively together? This new, expanded edition of the international bestseller will help managers understand and maximize the potential of their workforce.