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Futures That Work: Using Search Conferences to Revitalize Companies, Communities and Organizations - Softcover

Rehm, Robert; Nancy Cebula; Large, Martin; Ryan, Fran

 
9780865714724: Futures That Work: Using Search Conferences to Revitalize Companies, Communities and Organizations

Synopsis

A search conference is a participative event that enables people to create a plan for the most desirable future of their community or organization, a plan they carry out themselves. This book is a practical guide for using search conferences, including a description of what happens in a search conference, how to plan for one, and compelling stories from conferences around the world.

Robert Rehm works as an educator and consultant with organizations seeking greater effectiveness through participation. He is the author of People in Charge: Creating Self-Managing Workplaces. Nancy Cebula works in the public and private sectors to strengthen organizations. Fran Ryan and Martin Large use participation and partnership to implement change in the voluntary, public, and private sectors.

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About the Author

Robert Rehm works as an educator and consultant with organisations seeking greater effectiveness through participation. Nancy Cebula works in the public and private sectors to strengthen organizations. Fran Ryan and Martin Large use participation and partnership to implement change in the voluntary, public and private sectors.

Review

"This time-tested approach capitalizes on the tremendous power of the human spirit to create innovative plans. It is a treasure trove of practical experiences and easy to understand principles for planning success. I highly recommend this relevant book." Tom Devane, co-author, with Peggy Holman, of 'The change handbook: group methods for shaping the future.' "What makes Search so memorable is the short period of time in which this 'shift' occurs - it is nothing less than transformation in the course of two days!" Nancy Intermill, Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Alzheimer's Association "Futures that work" restores one's faith in the collective capacity of people - regardless of position, status, age, race, or gender - to come together and create positive futures for themselves and their systems. The many cases reflect true democracy at work...my dearest wish is that leaders of troubled organizations and nations will read and heed the lessons of this book" Barry Oshry, author of 'Seeing systems: unlocking the mysteries of organizational life'

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