Our iceberg is melting

Book • 2005
Our Iceberg Is Melting is a compelling fable by John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber that illustrates the necessity of managing change within organizations.

The story revolves around a colony of penguins discovering their iceberg home is melting, triggering a series of actions that highlight the importance of recognizing change, creating a guiding coalition, and developing a strategy for action.

The book outlines an eight-step process for effective change management, making it accessible and relatable for a wide audience.

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