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

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.