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Future Search is among the bestestablished and most effective methods for enabling people to make and implement ambitious plans. It has been used to redesign IKEAs product pipeline in Sweden, develop an integrated economic development plan in Northern Ireland, and demobilize child soldiers in Southern Sudan. Written by the originators, this book is the most uptodate account of this powerful change method.This third edition is completely revised, reorganized, and updated with nine new chapters. It contains new cases and examples, advice on combining Future Search with other methods, and a summary of formal research studies. The chapters on facilitating diversity provide a theory, philosophy, and method for working with any task group.Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff offer specific guidance for Future Search sponsors, steering committees, participants, and facilitators and new ideas for sustaining action after the Future Search ends. Theyve added striking evidence of Future Searchs efficacy over time, examples of its economic benefits, guidelines for making Future Searches green, and much more. They include a wealth of resourceshandouts, sample client workbooks, followup methods, and other practical tools.If you want to do strategic planning, product innovation, quality improvement, organizational restructuring, mergers, or any other major change requiring stakeholder engagement, this book is your guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Future Search: An Action Guide to Finding Common Ground in Organizations and Communities'? A: The book focuses on the Future Search method, which is designed to help organizations and communities achieve ambitious plans through stakeholder engagement and collaborative planning.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff, who are the originators of the Future Search method.
- Q: What kind of updates are included in the third edition of this book? A: The third edition includes revisions, reorganizations, nine new chapters, new case studies, and updated examples that reflect the latest research and practical applications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone looking to improve organizational planning? A: Yes, this book is ideal for anyone involved in strategic planning, product innovation, quality improvement, or organizational restructuring, as it provides guidance on engaging stakeholders effectively.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Future Search' published? A: The book was published on October 4, 2010.
- Q: What are some practical tools included in the book? A: The book includes handouts, sample client workbooks, follow-up methods, and other practical tools to aid in the Future Search process.
- Q: Does the book cover the topic of facilitating diversity in groups? A: Yes, it includes chapters specifically addressing the facilitation of diversity, providing theories and methods for working with diverse task groups.