Parzival's Briefcase; Six Practices and a New Philosophy for Healthy Organizational Change Book

A business book for anyone seeking change, growth, and success in his or her life and work. Whether the organization is a corporation or a single department, a government agency or a small business, there are six basic practices for adjusting to change--and the starting point is individual integrity and personal responsibility. "Parzival's Briefcase" presents a revolutionary but simple strategy.

Library Journal

Organizational change is a topic of interest to many people, as evidenced by the best-selling status achieved by books like Tom Peters's Liberation Management ( LJ 11/1/92). Another title might therefore seem unnecessary, yet Smith, a business consultant, has produced an interesting work with an unusual perspective. Blending elements of history, philosophy, and mythology, and spicing his prose with numerous real-life examples, Smith uses the legendary hero of Parzival to show that organizational change only occurs with personal change. Smith's ``new philosophy'' is based on six practices: one must have a vision; intentions must be understood; work must be executed with integrity; life should be experienced fully; expression should be stressed; and relationships must be based on knowledge. This book will interest readers wanting a fresh approach to the topic.-- Robert Logsdon, Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis