Leading Change : A Guide to Whole Systems Working

Margaret Attwood

ISBN 10: 186134449X / ISBN 13: 9781861344496

Published by Bristol University Press Feb 2003, 2003

About this Item

Neuware - This clear and practical guide outlines the thinking behind effectively developing systems to improve joined-up working (with colleagues, other organizations, communities, etc.) and provides helpful guidance on how to do it. Aimed at managers, it illustrates how organizations can develop holistically to meet the changing demands and aspirations they face. It acknowledges that no organization today can stand still for long or 'go it alone' and that forming partnerships and alliances for mutual advantage around new tasks and opportunities is vital to survival and success. Working in networks for new knowledge and learning has become central to organizational effectiveness and the delivery of high quality services. Leading Change is centered on the Five Keys of Whole Systems Development - a practical framework of interconnected principles and methods for successful sustainability. The authors have been working in the partnership Whole Systems Development since 1990 and have worked with ma.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Leading Change : A Guide to Whole Systems Working
• Publisher: Bristol University Press Feb 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186134449X
• ISBN 13: 9781861344496
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 231W x 155H x 13D millimeters 231 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 340 grams

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Synopsis

There is continuing government pressure on public services to 'reform' and change. Expectations of new forms and standards of delivery, joined-up practice and the re-connection of services to users are high. Unfortunately, many policy makers have become dangerously reliant on mechanistic top-down audit and inspection regimes as the means of implementation.

This book sets out to redress the balance. It argues powerfully that whole systems approaches are required to lead the changes towards the demands for new service configurations, partnership working and local and neighbourhood governance. The book outlines the theory behind whole systems development and gives good practice guidance on how to effectively develop 'systems' to improve joined-up working.

About the Authors

Margaret Attwood works in Whole Systems Development, the consulting network.

Mike Pedler works in the Whole Systems Development, the consulting network.

Sue Pritchard works in Whole Systems Development, the consulting network.

David Wilkinson is a partner in the consultancy network, Whole System Development and is based in Keighley, West Yorkshire