> > It would > be interesting to see where a self-improvement book, or series, places in a > corporate ecosystem. Does it confirm or contradict "corporate values" [such > as broad consensus can make them]? What else does it induce you to buy? > Would an organisation distribute copies of Covey among employees as readily > as it would, say, Goldratt? >
My former employer did not distribute Covey but mandated Gallup Strength-finder for everyone in a certain pay grade and above, and additional training sessions in the self-improvement line. The actual takeup of such programs or books is probably driven by a combination of the enthusiasm of senior management, the tenacity of training program sales staff, and the existence of a large enough HR cadre to ensure that everyone attends said training or receives said self-help books.
