What the critics are saying . . .

"The Thin Book of Naming Elephants helped me understand how 'hubris' and 'arrogance' can impact the workplace.  It seems these are the 'elephants' we 'name' around the water cooler on a regular basis". –Teri Gerard, Campus Finance & Educational Resources

"I found it very useful to talk with faculty, staff, and administrators from other departments and areas of activity at De Anza since I tend to have most of my connections to people inside my own department. I found the book useful and candid also. These are not easy matters to discuss openly and I applaud De Anza for encouraging these events". – Lita Kurth, Part-time Language Arts faculty

"The Fall session of Naming Elephants was an excellent exercise that provided a professionally diverse group of people the opportunity for a frank and honest discussion about the happenings and behaviors on campus". – Marilyn Booye, Disability Support Programs and Services

I've been naming elephants right and left.  Mostly, to myself, I am naming them and trying to address them and shrink them.  I'm seeing the elephants better and then, gently, I hope, helping others see them.  Ideally, I want to find ways to expose the elephants before they grow in size and make themselves hard to name.   – Gregory Anderson, Dean, Learning Resources