| The Workshop Book: From Individual Creativity to Group Action Contributor(s): Stanfield, R. Brian (Author), The Institue for Cultural Affairs (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865714703 ISBN-13: 9780865714700 Publisher: New Society Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: Increasingly, people working in teams face complex issues that need resolving in an efficient, participatory manner that honors the group's diverse perspectives and individual creativity. "The Workshop Book "outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the Institute for Cultural Affair's Technology of Participation, and its use in consensus formation, planning, problem solving, and research. It also discusses workshop preparation and design, leadership styles, dealing with difficult behaviors, and special applications such as its use in large groups and for planning purposes. R. Brian Stanfield is the Director of Publications at the Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs and author of the companion volume, "The Art of Focused Conversation," and "The Courage to Lead "(New Society Publishers). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Management - General - Business & Economics | Business Communication - Meetings & Presentations - Business & Economics | Decision Making & Problem Solving |
| Dewey: 658.456 |
| Series: ICA |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 7.28" W x 9.14" (0.82 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Increasingly, people working in teams face complex issues that need resolving in an efficient, participatory manner that honors the group's diverse perspectives and individual creativity. The Workshop Book outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the Institute for Cultural Affair's Technology of Participation TM , and its use in consensus formation, planning, problem solving and research. It also discusses workshop preparation and design, leadership styles, dealing with difficult behaviors, and special applications such as its use in large groups and for planning purposes. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stanfield, R. Brian: - R. Brian Stanfield was an inspired leader, who spent years helping others to become the same. As well as his decades of experience as an educator and researcher, he held the position of Director of Publications at the Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs for many years. Brian was the author of 5 books focusing on the qualities required for successful progressive leadership and group facilitation, including The Workshop Book, The Art of Focused Conversation and The Courage to Lead. |