Author Topic: Native appropriation in Ken Blanchard management book?  (Read 2927 times)

Offline Pono Aloha

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Native appropriation in Ken Blanchard management book?
« on: July 06, 2015, 03:25:38 pm »
This book has been out for about 10 years but just came to my attention as potential Native appropriation. From the description:

Through the inspirational story of business leaders Peggy Sinclair and Andy Longclaw, Blanchard and Bowles reveal the secret of Gung Ho--a revolutionary technique to boost enthusiasm and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization. The three principles of Gung Ho are:

    The Spirit of the Squirrel
    The Way of the Beaver
    The Gift of the Goose

These three cornerstones of Gung Ho are surprisingly simple and yet amazingly powerful. Whether your organization consists of one or is listed in the Fortune 500, this book ensures Gung Ho employees committed to success.

...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.

http://www.amazon.com/Gung-Turn-People-Any-Organization/dp/068815428X

Your thoughts?

Offline wolfhawaii

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Re: Native appropriation in Ken Blanchard management book?
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2015, 09:34:45 pm »
Sounds like a primer on sexual harassment in the workplace :P