That's Not How We Do It Here!

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The bestselling authors of Our Iceberg is Melting return with their second business fable, exploring the tensions between management and leadership, planning and spontaneity, and big versus small. This engaging, full-color narrative addresses fundamental business questions: why do organizations rise and fall, and how can they recover from adversity? Drawing on decades of research by Harvard Business School professor John Kotter, the story follows a clan of meerkats in the Kalahari, whose harmonious existence is disrupted by a drought that diminishes resources and introduces new predators. As the clan members argue over solutions, young and adventurous Nadia decides to seek inspiration from other meerkat clans. She discovers a smaller group that operates with greater flexibility and team spirit. However, not everything is as ideal as it appears, as they too grapple with the perilous mindset of "That's not how we do it here." This simple yet profound tale resonates with anyone striving to balance flexibility and structure in a challenging environment, offering insights into navigating organizational dynamics.