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Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision Making [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Michael Doyle (Foreword), Sam Kaner (Author), Lenny Lind (Author), Duane Berger (Author), Catherine Toldi (Author), Sarah Fisk (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 254 pages
  • Publisher: New Society Publishers; illustrated edition edition (31 Dec 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0865713464
  • ISBN-13: 978-0865713468
  • Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,014,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The best book on collaboration ever written!"
—Diane Flannery, founding CEO, Juma Ventures

And now this classic book is even better—much better. Completely revised and updated, the second edition is loaded with new tools and techniques.

  • Two powerful new chapters on agenda design
  • A full section devoted to reaching closure
  • More than twice as many tools for handling difficult dynamics
  • 70 brand–new pages and over 100 pages significantly improved
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This oversized volume is a facilitator's joy., 14 Oct 1997
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This review is from: Facilitators Guide to Participatory Decision Making (Paperback)
All in one package are tools for training, helpful hints for group leaders, the dynamics and processes of decision-making, group process skills, agenda design, discussion techniques and more. The authors are obviously masters of their craft, and using their guidelines will undoubtedly enhance the effectiveness of facilitators and workshop leaders. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The book is visually accessible, with one idea per large page, each page a diagram of the presenting issue. In teaching about the dynamics of group decision-making, for example, the text and illustrations move through various stages of divergent thinking, through the "groan zone" of differences and diversity, to arrive finally at convergent thinking and a group decision that is truly participatory. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Groups and their leaders, being human, inevitably get stuck. For this dilemma the authors provide not just skills for problem solving, but "mindsets for problem solving," encouraging the examination of attitudes, values, and underlying philosophies of cooperation, competition, inclusion, expedience and sustainability. With such a checklist we might not only solve any current group crisis, but also avoid future problems by shifting the underlying causes of conflict. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The authors are very trusting of groups and their members. There is no blame on membership or leadership when meetings or workshops are not flowing smoothly. The authors state that "Difficult dynamics are treated as group situations that can be handled supportively rather than as individual personalities that need to be fixed." Advice is given for encouraging members to to work together to tackle "any pattern they may wish to change." This volume does not focus on specific issues such as prejudice, stereotyping , and social oppression; this is a training manual in generic group process. It is a well stocked tool box out of which groups can draw what is needed to address their particular group issues. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If you are a group leader or member, this book will help improve your understanding and performance. If you are a professional trainer, consultant, or educator, this Facilitator's Guide will likely enhance your skills, smooth your rough edges, and increase your effectiveness. That alone seems worth the price. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~by Paula Green; published in Fellowship July/August 1997; used with permission.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book!, 27 Nov 1998
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After having read about 30 facilitation/negotiation books, I have to conclude that this is the best. A lot of thought has gone into both the process and the presentation of the facilitation process in this book. I always recommend this book to my teaching assistants and often give them a copy free of charge. If you buy just one book in this area, make it this one! By the way, I have no connection whatsoever with either the authors or the publishers involved. I just believe that this is far and away the best book for facilitators. Not only does it have the best ideas, but it also has the best visual presentation of those ideas!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best!, 3 Oct 2000
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This book is just simply the best one I have ever read for facilitators. It is practical, easy to get your head around and great for the UK audience (not your typical gooey North American content). Simply the best....simply buy it!
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OK, I'm biased. I'm Sam's brother. But I saw this gang work on this book for YEARS. They brainstormed an underlying theory of group dynamics that drove meetings. Read more
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