This book is all about building a thriving organization but it lends itself well to a school environment. It talks about the different stages of tribes.
It has been so interesting to read this book and think about what stage I am an as well as my school community. This book talks a lot about how to nudge people from one stage to the next. I definitely think this is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership!
- Stage One: The stage most professionals skip, these are tribes whose members are hostile—they may create scandals, steal from the company, or even threaten violence. "Life sucks."
- Stage Two: The dominant culture for 25 percent of workplace tribes, this stage includes members who are passively antagonistic, sarcastic, and resistant to new management initiatives. "My life sucks."
- Stage Three: 49 percent of workplace tribes are in this stage, marked by knowledge hoarders who want to outwork and outthink their competitors on an individual basis. They are lone warriors who not only want to win, but need to be the best and brightest. "I'm great, you're not."
- Stage Four: The transition from “I’m great” to “we’re great” comes in this stage where the tribe members are excited to work together for the benefit of the entire company. "We're great."
- Stage Five: Less than 2 percent of workplace tribal culture is in this stage when members who have made substantial innovations seek to use their potential to make a global impact.
It has been so interesting to read this book and think about what stage I am an as well as my school community. This book talks a lot about how to nudge people from one stage to the next. I definitely think this is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership!