The search conference : a powerful method for planning organizational change and community action / Merrelyn Emery, Ronald E. Purser ; epilogue by Fred Emery.

Author/creator Emery, Merrelyn
Other author Purser, Ronald E., 1956-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, ©1996.
Descriptionxx, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesJossey-Bass public administration series
Jossey-Bass public administration series. ^A665618
Contents The power of search conferences -- Learning and planning our way to desirable futures -- Uses and advantages of search conference methods -- Understanding search conference principles -- Planning in stable and turbulent environments -- Open systems thinking and the power of human ideals -- The strength of democratic learning -- Conditions for creative collaboration -- Three: strategies for effective search conferences -- Planning for success -- Designing the search conference for effectiveness -- Managing the search conference -- The search conference step by step -- Conclusion : beyond stagnation and stalemate.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 307-314) and index.
LCCN 96009960
ISBN078790192X (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD58.8 .E463 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold