Who Rocked the Boat?
Shift happens. Are you equipped to optimise change, or simply handle it?
In his debut book, Who Rocked The Boat?, FranklinCovey change expert and senior leader Curtis Bateman uses the power of parable to reveal a framework which demystifies both the pattern of change and the universal human reactions to it.
We all travel along various rivers in life which can turn rough at any moment- be that a global pandemic, a new boss, business restructuring, the birth of a child or a divorce- but we have more control over the direction we take than we may think. It is our choices which make the difference between capitalising on an opportunity or resisting and missing an important chance.
Rooted in the field-tested FranklinCovey Change Model, this book invites you to use this story of a ship’s crew facing adversity as a point-of-reference for exploring yours- and others’- experience of change; a source of inspiration and facilitator of conversation that can transform how you turn disruption into innovation.
An introduction from author Curtis Bateman
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Journeying Through the Four Zones of Change
Don’t underestimate the impact of imagination- it makes growth and progress happen. Story is such a powerful tool because it brings to life a practice, principle or framework which can be difficult to apply to real life situations or aspirations. In doing so it resonates, shifts perspectives and motivates positive change in a profound way.
The riverboat crew’s journey of adversity and growth brings to life the literal highs and lows of the Change Curve, and how they can be practically leveraged for success.
The FranklinCovey Change Model
While every change is unique, there’s a predictable pattern to change. Understanding this pattern and building the skills to navigate it successfully allows us to consciously determine how to move forward—even in the most challenging stages. The Change Curve moves through four predictable stages:
- The Zone of Status Quo
- The Zone of Disruption
- The Zone of Adoption
- The Zone of Innovation
The Five Common Human Reactions to Change
Everyone responds to change differently- even the same change. However, our research has revealed five common human reactions to change which are characterised by the crew members in this book to help us understand, identify and learn from their choices.
Here is how they each react to their ship encountering rocky waters. Do their feelings feel familiar to you?
Move
“The quicker we get to the waterfall, the more exciting – and fast – our trip will be!”
Minimize
“Is it really a waterfall? Let’s not be doing any more than we have to.”
Wait
“I’ve been fooled by such noises before. Best to hold off and see what happens.”
Resist
“We must fight against the pull of the current! Help me throw the anchor overboard.”
Quit
“No use steering now.”
Curtis Bateman
With over 25 years’ experience in the training industry, Curtis is an internationally recognised presenter, content developer, change consultant, business leader, author and coach. His passion for enabling organisations ‘at change’ was established early on, resulting in him co-creating a number of transformative, industry-leading solutions, such as: Change Element, Leaders@Change, Managing Millennials, Millennials@Work and the Change Practitioner. Curtis’ career has taken him all over the world, engaging in high-impact work with global accounts such as Disney, Macmillan and Bloomberg, to today overseeing the success of FranklinCovey’s entire international division.
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