Who Moved My Cheese, Spencer Johnson

"Very simplistic, but with some interesting basics about change."

Summary

It is well known that change is a source of stress, and it is also well known that nowadays change happens more and more often.

Mr. Johnson presents the cheese/mouse metaphor explaining how to deal with change.

The book is quite simplistic and concentrates on few basics about change, which can be helpful for young professionals.

Model / Concepts

Well, it's not really a model. The book correctly states that:

1. Change happens.
2. You have to watch for signs of change, and prepare for it.
3. When change happens, don't try to resist, adapt to it quickly.
4. Enjoy change as it is a source of opportunity.

Impact
Not so much.

To be honest, I was reading this book in the beginning of my management experience, and it helped me being more open-minded with respect to change. The two points I use to promote in my company are:

1. When change happens, don't try to resist, adapt to it quickly.
2. Remember that change is a source of opportunity.

Rating

• rating Amazon - 3.3/5.0 (1'768 reviews)
• my rating - 3.0/5.0
• fun factor - 3.5/5.0
• simplicity - 5.0/5.0
• impact - 2.0/5.0