Intelligent DisobedienceIntelligent Disobedience
Doing Right When What You're Told to Do Is Wrong
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Book, 2015
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Current format, Book, 2015, , All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsDrawing on the concept of intelligent disobedience used in guide dog training that teaches them how to recognize and resist a command that would put their owners at risk, Chaleff, an executive coach and consultant, explains when and how to disobey inappropriate orders in any type of work or setting. He describes how individuals, parents, teachers, and organization leaders can learn and teach the skills of intelligent disobedience and addresses the cultural forces that value obedience, lessons from education and training that support knowing when and how to disobey, research on reducing the pressure for people to conform and obey when they should not, examples of individuals who obeyed when they should not have and those who did the right thing when told to do the wrong thing, leadership examples, and how the attributes of intelligent disobedience are key to a culture that values accountability, human dignity, and creative innovation. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
When It’s Smart to Say No
Nearly every week we read about a tragedy or scandal that could have been prevented if individuals had said no to ill-advised or illegitimate orders. In this timely book, Ira Chaleff explores when and how to disobey inappropriate orders, reduce unacceptable risk, and find better ways to achieve legitimate goals.
The inspiration for the book, and its title, comes from the concept of intelligent disobedience used in guide dog training. Guide dogs must recognize and resist a command that would put their human and themselves at risk and identify safer options for achieving the goal. This is precisely what Chaleff helps humans do. Using both deeply disturbing and uplifting examples, as well as critical but largely forgotten research, he shows how to create a culture where, rather than “just following orders,” people hold themselves accountable to do the right thing, always.
When It’s Smart to Say No
Nearly every week we read about a tragedy or scandal that could have been prevented if individuals had said no to ill-advised or illegitimate orders. In this timely book, Ira Chaleff explores when and how to disobey inappropriate orders, reduce unacceptable risk, and find better ways to achieve legitimate goals.
The inspiration for the book, and its title, comes from the concept of intelligent disobedience used in guide dog training. Guide dogs must recognize and resist a command that would put their human and themselves at risk and identify safer options for achieving the goal. This is precisely what Chaleff helps humans do. Using both deeply disturbing and uplifting examples, as well as critical but largely forgotten research, he shows how to create a culture where, rather than “just following orders,” people hold themselves accountable to do the right thing, always.
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- Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., [2015]
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