One of the books I believe is required reading for organizational change agents is the wisdom-packed book about personal accountability, QBQ: The Question Behind the Question.
Bestselling author of QBQ and Flipping The Switch, John G. Miller has a brand new book: Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional.
I told John in last week’s interview on The Change Agent’s Dilemma radio show that with Outstanding! he “had me at hello,” since the dedication of the book says: “To everyone who cares enough to improve the place. You are outstanding!” The book is chock full of stories and ideas of things individuals at all levels can do to improve their organizations. It’s the perfect book for the person who wants to make a difference at work.
While you can purchase the book at Amazon by clicking the book image (affiliate link), I have 5 copies to give away, courtesy of John Miller himself!
There are three ways to enter to win a free copy of Outstanding!:
- In the comments below, tell me how you are making your organization exceptional! (2 copies)
- On Twitter, retweet the following message: “RT @enclaria: Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional by @QBQGuy: http://bit.ly/ctW2j9.” (2 copies)
- Become a fan of Enclaria on Facebook and post on the wall: “I am Outstanding!”. (1 copy)
Other details: Winners will be selected at random from qualified entries. You may enter using all three methods, and you will only be counted once per method. Each person can win at most one book. Valid e-mail address required. U.S. mailing addresses only.
Entries must be received by Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Winners will be contacted the next day.
How are you making your organization exceptional?
I am outstanding!
By being your best self and wanting others in your organization to do the same, you are pursuing greatness. You are making your organization exceptional!
An organisation can be truely exceptional when management (on all levels) not only provides a climate for coworkers to come up with their authentic ideas but follow up and facilitate the execution of these ideas in a visible and inspiring way so that people can grow and therefore the organisation too!
We are currently rethinking the entire organizational structure. We are reviewing every process, developing metrics, and creating a multi-year plan for modernizing the organization.