Summary of Who Moved My Cheese?: by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard - Includes Analysis

I read Who Moved My Cheese as part of a leadership and management course in the late 1980s, and was profoundly affected by the author, Spencer Johnson’s, use of a simple, child-like story of four characters, two mice and two little people, and their reaction to a diminishing supply of cheese, their main source of food. Instaread’s Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review of Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson provides the reader with a very effective summary of the book and its main themes: that change is inevitable; and that anticipating and accepting change is the route to eventual success. Having read the book before reading the Instaread summary, I can attest that Instaread has nailed the book to a tee. Though simplistic, Spencer’s book is an excellent introduction to change management that can be understood by young and old, experienced and neophytes alike.

This is a very good summary of the book Most helpful. Thanks.

With the original book by Spencer Johnson being only 96 pages some might question the need for a summary! Well, depending on your views, if you read some of the reviews on the original then you might find yourself running to grab this Instaread summary (think DETAILED review) which is only 19 pages! With 7 Key Takeways presented this is a quick read that does not bog you down. Here are a couple KT's to whet your appetite: >>>#1 - "Change is an inevitable and constant part of life." >>>#6 - "It can be exhilarating to break out of old ways and begin the search for something new." Meet two mice, Sniff and Scurry along with two "Littlepeople" Hem and Haw in a maze with Cheese Stations. What happens when the cheese runs out? This is obviously a fictional story discussing how to adapt to change. Important to anticipate that change will happen to you. Sniff and Scurry are more prepared so find new cheese before Hem and Haw. Changes happen in the markets, your business etc. Don't let fear hold you back. An example provided here is the Kennedy's who came from Ireland in 1849 and went on to become one of the wealthiest families in the USA. The original book is described as resembling a "children's story or fable". Although written for adults is it is written at a child's level so some grown-ups may find it boring. Instaread does say though that lessons can be learned. Sound kind of interesting to you? Then check this Instaread summary out first to see if what is written appeals to you. Maybe you've already read the original and need a quick reminder? This summary would be a great option for you too! Important to note that my review is based on the quality of this Instaread review and not the original book. Summary provided in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Liz

Kinda lack luster. There is more info on the book o google.

This summary was worthless......

This book is a continuance and update of the original Kenneth Blanchard "Cheese" series that originated about 40 years ago ...and is an overview of the actual book “Who Moved My Cheese.“ Kind of like an abbreviated Cliff's Notes for the full book. It provides a potential reader enough information regarding this book’s content and philosophy to determine if we want to invest the extra money and time to actually buy and read the entire book. As an avid reader I have personally found “Instaread” to be a very helpful and valuable service.

more of a work book then reading

It is only 19 min and is read by a robot. it hurts my ears