Our Iceberg Is Melting

Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple fable about a colony of penguins in an ever-changing world. This easy-to-read universal story can be finished in one airplane ride, similar to the fable, ‘Who Moved My Cheese’ by Spencer Johnson.

Our Iceberg Is Melting, does a unique job of showing that most problems be it personal or business under any condition can be creatively solved with the right strategy and support.

This story is based on John Kotter’s pioneering work that shows how Eight Steps produce needed change in any sort of group. A quick overview of Dr. Kotter’s Eight Steps For Change:

1. Create a sense of urgency
2. Pull together the guiding team
3. Develop a vision and change strategy
4. Communicate for understanding and buy-in
5. Empower others to act
6. Produce short-term wins
7. Keep going — don’t let up
8. Create a new culture

This book is great for managers finding it difficult to effect change at any level with their staff. It is also helpful for staff members who can’t understand how and why change needs to takes place in corporate organizations. It’s a story that can be enjoyed by anyone while at the same time providing invaluable guidance for a world that just keeps moving faster and faster.