{"product_id":"planners-on-planning-leading-planners-offer-real-life-lessons-on-what-works-what-doesnt-and-why-hardback-9780787902858","title":"Planners on Planning; Leading Planners Offer Real-Life Lessons on What Works, What Doesn't, and Why (Hardback) 9780787902858","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePlanners on Planning\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eLeading Planners Offer Real-Life Lessons on What Works, What Doesn't, and Why\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBruce W. McClendon (Author), Anthony James Catanese (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787902858, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 July 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e348 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 16.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.569 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"One of planning's foremost academic leaders and one of its leading practitioners have joined forces to produce an unprecedented book that bridges the gap between planning theory and planning practice.\" (Eric Damian Kelly, president, American Planning Association; and dean, College of architecture and Planning, Ball State University)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This insightful book delivers practical advice and guidance based on the real-life experiences of some of this country's best planners.\" (Frank So, executive director, American Planning Association)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"One day with this practical, hands-on guide to successful practice can save you years of trial and error.\" (Ted Gaebler, coauthor of Reinventing Government)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Take some time off and read this book before you go back to work. It's that good!\" (Jim Duncan, former president, American Planning Association)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOffers pragmatic information on the realities of day-to-day practice from some of the most innovative, respected, and visionary leaders in the planning profession today. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this guide provides straightforward lessons from today's most effective planners on the core values, skills, and techniques needed for success. Through personal, real-life examples from the trenches, these experts explain in their own words what works, what doesn't, and why.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eLESSONS ON PERSONAL SUCCESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Pursuing Effectiveness and Personal Success in the Next Era (Norman Whitaker).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. How to Become a Successful Planner (Sergio Rodriguez).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Planners (Richard C. Bernhardt).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Five Commitments That Can Make a Difference (Paul A. Bergman).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. What They Don't Teach You in School (Jim Reid).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Thirty How-To's for Success (Paul C. Zucker).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Organizing and Managing for Success (Keith L. Cubic).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LESSONS ON POLITICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Guidelines for Survival and Success (Linda L. Davis).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. The Principles of Community Alignment and Empowerment (Gene Boles).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. Making a Difference with Equity Planning (Norman Krumholz).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11. A New Vision on Collaborative Public Service (Elizabeth L. Hollander).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LESSONS ON EFFECTIVENESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12. Core Values and Principles for Effective Planning (Robert W. Becker).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13. Visioning for Tangible Results (John A. Lewis).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14. The Five Principles of Effective Practice in a Participatory Democracy (V. Gail Easely).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 15. Tooling Up for Effective Planning (Angela N. Harper).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 16. It Seemed Lie a Good Idea at the Time (Marjorie W. Macris).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LESSONS ON CUSTOMERS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 17. Gaining Credibility and Trust Through Teaching, Patience, and Timing (Robert W. Marriott Jr.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 18. The Six Operating Principles of Effective Customer Service (Bruce W. McClendon).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 19. Helping Customers Solve Their Problems (Ray Quay).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 20. The Planner as Entrepreneur (Floyd Lapp).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 21. Attitude, Professionalism, and Opportunity (William W. Bowdy).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 22. Understanding and Improving the Management of Planning Agencies (Stuart Meck).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Lessons Learned.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Afterword (Ted Gaebler).\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":52407373299992,"sku":"9780787902858","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787902858.jpg?v=1784164599","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/planners-on-planning-leading-planners-offer-real-life-lessons-on-what-works-what-doesnt-and-why-hardback-9780787902858","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}