Who moved my cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths about change, based on Dr Spencer Johnson's best-selling book of the same name.
This amusing and enlightening story introduces four characters who live in a 'maze' and look for 'cheese' to nourish them and make them happy. Two are mice named Sniff and Scurry and two are littlepeople - beings the size of mice who look and act a lot like people. Their names are Hem and Haw. The 'cheese' is a metaphor for what you want to have in life - whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or spiritual peace of mind. And the 'maze' is where you look for what you want - the organisation you work in, or the family or community you live in.
In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change. Eventually, one of the littlepeople deals with it successfully, and writes what he has learned from his experience on the maze walls. When you come to see the handwriting on the wall you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you enjoy less stress and more success (however you define it) in your work and in your life.
Who moved my cheese? is an inspiring video you can use as a meeting opener or for wider training to enable everyone in your organisation to find a better way of succeeding in changing times.
Using the 'cheese' metaphor and language saves time, reduces stress and gives people an enjoyable way to thrive in times of change. Who moved my cheese? can be used in large groups to create a common language and small groups to deal with specific changes. The non-threatening story reduces resistance and boosts confidence in the change process.
The benefits
- Non-threatening and engaging look at change with simple to adopt techniques
- Simple metaphor that is easy to remember and incorporate into training
- Suitable for all levels of staff across the organisation
- Helps you find the joy of letting go of the past, discovering new opportunities
Time Flexible Video: Run it straight for 30 minutes or turn it into 90-minutes with specific stop points for discussion.
The kit includes:
- New 30-minute 3-D animated movie (DVD)
- Presenter’s Meeting Handbook
- Viewers’ Resource material on CD
- Hardback copy of the book
- Mouse Pad
- Poster
- Cheese squeeze wedge
- Post-It note pad
- Maze pen.
Don’t Hem and Haw. Sniff out the New Cheese and Scurry into action. Let this powerful video tool assist your organization find the joy of letting go of the past and discovering new opportunities.