{"product_id":"the-search-conference-a-powerful-method-for-planning-organizational-change-and-community-action-hardback-9780787901929","title":"The Search Conference; A Powerful Method for Planning Organizational Change and Community Action (Hardback) 9780787901929","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Search Conference\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Powerful Method for Planning Organizational Change and Community Action\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMerrelyn Emery (Author), Ronald E. Purser (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787901929, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 May 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 15.9 x 2.7 cm, 0.574 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\"Emery and Purser's book provides a theoretical and practicalknowledge base previously available only through direct contactwith a few gurus. If you're ready to move on to the next level ofsophistication, then you must dig into the Search Confereence, andthis book is the best place to start digging.\" (D. Douglas McKenna,general manager, Executive and Management Development, MicrosoftCorporation)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"As Emery and Purser ably demonstrate, the Search Conferenceprovides a powerful tool for making organizations flexible andresponsive, Equally relevant for transnational corporations andcommunity nonprofits, this book is a must-read.\" (Leo Burke,director, Center for Management \u0026amp; Organizational Learning,Motorola University, Motorola, Inc.)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA comprehensive introduction to a powerful new approach for planning organizational change and community action. You'll discover a simple framework for understanding the process and clear step-by-step instructions to guide you in conducting your own Search Conferences.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTHE POWER OF SEARCH CONFERENCES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Learning and Planning Our Way to a Desirable Future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Uses and Advantages of Search Conference Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e UNDERSTANDING SEARCH CONFERENCE PRINCIPLES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. Planning in Stable and Turbulent Environments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Open Systems Thinking and the Power of Human Ideals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. The Strength of Democratic Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Conditions for Creative Collaboration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE SEARCH CONFERENCES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Planning for Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Designing the Search Conference for Effectiveness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Managing the Search Conference.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. The Search Conference Step by Step.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Beyond Stagnation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilogue (Fred Emery).\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":52516222042392,"sku":"9780787901929","price":47.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787901929.jpg?v=1786679024","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-search-conference-a-powerful-method-for-planning-organizational-change-and-community-action-hardback-9780787901929","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}