Course Brief
Who Moved My Cheese is a story of four Characters living in a “Maze: who face unexpected change when they discover their “Cheese” has disappeared. Sniff and Scurry, who are mice, and Hem and Haw, little People the size of mice, each adapt to change in their “Maze” differently. In fact, one doesn’t adapt at all..
This timeless allegory reveals profound truths to individuals and organizations dealing with change. We each live in a “Maze”, a metaphor for the companies or organizations we work with, the communities we live in, the families we love places where we look for the things we want in life, “Cheese”. It may be an enjoyable career, loving relationships, wealth, or spiritual peace of mind.
With time and experience, one character eventually succeeds and even prospers from the change in his “Maze”. In an effort to share what he has learned along the way, he records his personal discoveries on the maze walls, the “Handwriting on the Wall”. Likewise, when we begin to see the “writing on the wall”, we discover the simplicity and necessity of adapting to change.
Full of modern day insight, the story of Who Moved My Cheese, Invites individuals and organizations to enjoy less stress and more success by learning to deal with the inevitable change.
Change Skills
In today’s changing times, there are four change skills that people are using to deal with change with less stress. These skills are easy to understand and anyone can put them to good use, they are:
- Skill 1: Anticipate Change: Places you in control and makes you more valuable.
- Skill 2: Take New Actions Now: You become a catalyst of change.
- Skill 3: Moving Beyond Fear: You are confident, creative, and effective in the midst of change.
- Skill 4: Imagining Real Success: You enjoy making real change happen and getting results.
