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What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don't
by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership A historic study focused on getting to the heart of what makes a remarkable nonprofit organization, 7 Measures of Success contains knowledge that will assist association executives in planning the future of their organizations. Based on 15 years of data and original, objective research tailored to the association community's needs 7 Measures of Success provides empirical data and seven success factors common among visionary nonprofits. -
The Definitive Resource on Today's Best Methods for Engaging Whole Systems
by Peggy Holman, Tom Devane & Steven Cady with over 90 International Contributors Originators and practitioners of such change methods as Future Search, Real Time Strategic Change, Gemba Kaizen, and Open Space Technology outline the distinctive aspects of their approaches, detail roles and responsibilities, share stories illustrating their use, and answer frequently asked questions. A comparative chart allows readers to evaluate the methods to find the one that seems best for them. -
Ten Principles for Leading Meetings That Matter
by Marvin Weisbord & Sandra Janoff This practical guide details ten key principles that will profoundly change the way you think about, organize, and lead the meetings that matter most. Rather than trying to change anyone's behavior, Weisbord and Janoff show you how to change the conditions under which people interact. By doing less, you help others do more. With examples from around the world, and practical tips and exercises in every chapter, Don't Just Do Something, Stand There! gives you many new techniques for helping people discover common ground, make productive use of dissension, and take responsibility for action. -
Exploring an outdoor wonderland
by Staffan Widstrand The first-ever temptation book about the Best of the Best to see and do in nature in Sweden. The riches of wildlife, nature and outdoor joys in this Alaska of Europe, have long remained a well kept secret. Not any more though. Wild Sweden is a labor of love. A book about the crown jewels of nature of this pretty wild and exotic country, and a fountain of inspiration and temptation about how to enjoy them.