| The Search Conference: A Powerful Method for Planning Organizational Change and Community Action Contributor(s): Emery, Merrelyn (Author), Purser, Ronald E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 078790192X ISBN-13: 9780787901929 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $59.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: The Search Conference is not just another management tool, but a participative approach to planned change that engages the collective learning and creativity of large groups, inspiring people to find common ground around new strategies, future directions, and joint actions. The process combines the best practices associated with strategic planning, systems thinking, and effective group communications - enabling participants to take part fully, rise above self-interest, and make decisions for the common good. Written by Search Conference pioneer Merrelyn Emery and Ronald Purser, this book uses a wealth of illustrative examples from a wide variety of nonprofit, business, and public organizations that attest to the versatility of this important organization development intervention. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Strategic Planning - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General - Business & Economics | Decision Making & Problem Solving |
| Dewey: 658.401 |
| LCCN: 96009960 |
| Series: Jossey-Bass Public Administration |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.44" W x 9.53" (1.41 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A comprehensive introduction to a powerful new approach for planning organizational change and community action. You'll discover a simple framework for understanding the process and clear step-by-step instructions to guide you in conducting your own Search Conferences. |