"This book contains 50 stories, all of which have been specifically chosen to help you deal with the difficult and complex process of change. Some of the stories have been lent by other authors, some are my own creation, some were developed by participants during storytelling workshops and some have
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been re-told or adapted to address a particular aspect of change. As with my previous books, there is a ‘moral’ attached to the bottom of each story. In some situations you may feel it appropriate to disclose the suggested moral to your listener(s), but in others it may be more appropriate to allow them to reflect and formulate their own understanding. There is a danger of being over-prescriptive when sharing the meanings of stories; they always contain more than one meaning, as I have found on many occasions – and there’s usually at least one that you never thought of! There is also guidance in this book on how you might use the stories to promote reflection and meaningful discussion." (Publisher description)
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"Every community needs a roadmap for change. Instead of bridges, avenues and freeways, this map would illustrate destinations of progress and the routes to travel on the way to achieving progress. The map would also provide commentary about assumptions, such as the final destination, the context for
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the map, the processes to engage in during the journey and the belief system that underlies the importance of traveling in a particular way. This type of map is called a "theory of change." The label theory of change is often referred to by other terms, such as pathway of change, engine of change, blueprint, logic model and theory of action. Regardless of the label, a theory of change offers a picture of important destinations and guides you on what to look for on the journey to ensure you are on the right pathway." (Introduction)
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"This sourcebook is for all who work with others on participatory learning and change. Written in a spirit of critical reflection and serious fun, it provides 21 sets of ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers, and presenters, and anyone who organises and manages workshops courses cla
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sses and other events for sharing and learning ideas. It covers topics such as getting started, seating arrangements, forming groups, managing large numbers, helping each other learn, analysis and feedback, dealing with dominators, evaluation and ending, coping with horrors, and common mistakes." (Publisher description)
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"This essential guide offers a detailed framework for assessing communication processes within an organization and using the results to develop improved organizational strategies. Presented in clear, accessible prose are the "tools of the trade" for planning and initiating audits, gathering data usi
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ng a wide variety of methodologies, analyzing the findings, and preparing effective reports. Throughout, practical examples drawn from the authors' influential work in the field help readers understand the real-world applications of the concepts discussed and gain skills for creative problem solving." (Back cover)
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"Behandelt Konzeption, Redaktion, Vermarktung, Anzeigen- und Markenmanagement, Vertrieb, Zeitschriftentypen, Darstellungsformen, Covergestaltung, Schriftstile und Layout." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
"Radio ist mehr als die Summe von Musik, Nachrichten und Moderation - ein gut gemachtes Radioprogramm ist persönlich und privat, es ist Emotion und Kommunikation. Erfolgreiche Radioprogramme sprechen den Hörer wirklich an und schaffen es, ihn langfristig zu binden. Die 2003 gestartete "Offensive Q
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ualitätssicherung im Lokalfunk NRW" zeigt: Erfolg folgt Regeln. Das Handbuch Lokalradio dokumentiert exemplarisch die Ergebnisse der Offensive Qualitätssicherung im Lokalfunk, die die Deutsche Hörfunk Akademie seit 2003 mit Unterstützung der Landesanstalt für Medien NRW durchführt. Das Handbuch beschreibt aber auch entscheidende Grundlagen für ein erfolgreiches (Lokal-) Radioprogramm, in dessen Zentrum immer der Begriff "Kommunikation" steht - intern und extern." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"This book tells how four busy executives, each coming from a different background, each with a very different perspective, were surprised to find themselves converge on the idea of narrative as an extraordinarily valuable lens for understanding and managing organizations in the 21st century. It ref
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lects a conversation that took place under the auspices of The Smithsonian Associates in April 2001 and the effects that this conversation has stimulated since then." (Preface)
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"This introductory user's guide to systems analysis and systems design focuses on building sustainable information systems to meet tomorrow's needs. It shows how practitioners can apply multiple participatory perspectives in development, so as to avoid future problems. As a practical guide, it is pr
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esented to be readily comprehensible and is organized to enable users to concentrate on their goals efficiently, and with minimum theoretical elaboration. The chapters follow the sequence involved in planning an information system, explaining key words, the time involved in each step, ending with a tutorial or exercises." (Publisher description)
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