{"product_id":"facilitators-guide-to-participatory-decision-making-paperback-softback-9781118404959","title":"Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118404959","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFacilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSam Kaner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118404959, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 June 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.2 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm, 0.998 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnleash the transformative power of face to face groups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe third edition of this ground-breaking book continues to advance its mission to support groups to do their best thinking. It demonstrates that meetings can be much more than merely an occasion for solving a problem or creating a plan. Every well-facilitated meeting is also an opportunity to stretch and develop the perspectives of the individual members, thereby building the strength and capacity of the group as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fully updated edition of The Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making guides readers through the struggle and the satisfaction of putting participatory values into practice, helping them to fulfill the promise of effective group decision-making. With previous editions already embraced by business and community leaders and consulting professionals around the world, this new book is even more insightful and easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew for this edition:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e60 pages of brand new skills and tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMany new case examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor expansion and reorganization of the advanced sections of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew chapter: Teaching A Group About Group Dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoubled in size: Classic Facilitator Challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubstantially improved: Designing Realistic Agendas – now three chapters, with wise, insightful answers to the most vexing questions about meeting design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eMichael Doyle \u003c\/i\u003exv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Introduction to the First Edition xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Introduction to the Third Edition xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Grounding Principles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Dynamics of Group Decision-Making 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Participatory Values 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Introduction to the Role of Facilitator 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Facilitator Fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Facilitative Listening Skills 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 ChartWriting Technique 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Brainstorming 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Tools for Managing Long Lists 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Facilitating Open Discussion 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Alternatives to Open Discussion 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Effective Agendas: Design Principles 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Effective Agendas: Desired Outcomes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Effective Agendas: Process Design 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Dealing with Difficult Dynamics 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Classic Facilitator Challenges 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Sustainable Agreements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Principles for Building Sustainable Agreements 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Inclusive Solutions in Real Life 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Creative Reframing 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Facilitating Sustainable Agreements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Part Four 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Facilitating in the Divergent Zone 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Facilitating in the Groan Zone 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Facilitating in the Convergent Zone 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Teaching a Group About Group Dynamics 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Reaching Closure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 The Significance of Clear Decision Rules 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Striving for Unanimity 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Reaching Closure Step By Step 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Facilitating Sustainable Agreements 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotocopying Policy 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovision 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity At Work 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining from Community At Work 401\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453437473048,"sku":"9781118404959","price":30.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118404959.jpg?v=1785284418","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/facilitators-guide-to-participatory-decision-making-paperback-softback-9781118404959","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}