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 |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, ©1996. |
| Description | xx, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Jossey-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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-314) and index. |
| LCCN | 96009960 |
| ISBN | 078790192X (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD58.8 .E463 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |