The Change Imperative

Author : Michael Fullan
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1412978734
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All Systems Go written by Michael Fullan and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource lays out an action plan for achieving whole-system reform. It looks at successful reform initiatives in the United States and abroad, actions and conditions which have insured traction and stability, ways to avoid common errors and new reforms at a national level that can impact learning now.

Author : Paul Ronalds
Publisher : Kumarian Press
ISBN 13 : 1565494024
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Change Imperative written by Paul Ronalds and published by Kumarian Press. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Analysis of transnational NGOs, the kinds of organizational changes they need to operate more effectively and how to achieve this change* Author an experienced practitioner and managerWhether they like it or not, relief and development NGOs are in the midst of a revolution. Faced with the challenge of managing their growing influence in international politics, these organizations are making operational decisions that will determine their survival. Those that find themselves hampered by the increased politicization of aid and demands on their accountability; those that struggle to define their work in a world that has only recently begun to recognize their authority, will fail to meet their goals. Those that are committed to flexibility, learning new technologies and rethinking their strategies and structure will see their organizations succeed. Author Paul Ronalds brings his experience as Deputy CEO of World Vision Australia to other NGO managers in "The Change Imperative," guiding them through the challenges they must overcome to maintain effectiveness in the 21st century. He covers the practical issues leaders are facing in areas such as advocacy, fundraising, technology, financing and human resources, but also the more ambiguous issues: legitimacy, state sovereignty, and political analysis. Ronalds book is a must-have for both students and managers pursuing influential careers in charitable, development and aid organizations.

Author : Lyn Sharratt
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1412973856
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Realization written by Lyn Sharratt and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sharratt and Fullan are an educational dream team! The combination of Sharratt's keen observations from her battle-tested district leadership experience and Fullan's astute perspectives on the essential challenges of systemic reform produce fresh insights into the most difficult, yet most central challenges facing local education reformers today. Together the authors generate important new knowledge of how to sustain and deepen districtwide instructional reform beyond the first generation."-Jonathan Supovitz Associate Professor, University of PennsylvaniaSenior Researcher, Consortium for Policy Research in EducationA powerful approach to leading and sustaining districtwide change!Districtwide performance improvement requires a focus on capacity building, empowering colleagues throughout the organization to move change forward. Written by an experienced administrator who accomplished districtwide improvement on the ground and an internationally recognized expert in large-scale education reform, this compelling book outlines a step-by-step approach to implementing lasting, positive change across an entire district.This resource examines 13 research-based parameters for improving teacher and student performance, including advice on optimizing existing resources, and then introduces a 14th parameter-Realization-that goes beyond capacity building at the school and district level to systemwide change at the state level. Readers will find:A wealth of school-specific strategies that support effective assessment and instructional practices to improve students' fundamental academic skills"Do's" and "don'ts" from real districtwide school improvement programsGuidance on implementing program assessment and establishing accountabilityHelp your district advance from vision to action to realization of student achievement!

Author : Michael Fullan
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1412996104
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Moral Imperative Realized written by Michael Fullan and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve system wide progress --

Author : David W. Orr
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1597267007
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hope Is an Imperative written by David W. Orr and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has championed the cause of ecological literacy in higher education, helping to establish and shape the field of ecological design, and working to raise awareness of the threats to future generations posed by humanity's current unsustainable trajectory.This volume brings together his most important works.

Author : Michael Lewis
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0865717079
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Resilience Imperative written by Michael Lewis and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that the economy can only be improved through major changes that will make it more decentralized and cooperative, including such novel ideas as energy self-sufficiency, interest-free financing, affordable housing, local food systems and more. Original.

Author : Robert Zemsky
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421424126
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Market Imperative written by Robert Zemsky and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-12-22 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there is no "one-size-fits-allapproach for reforming higher education, this clearly written book will productively advance understanding of the challenges colleges and universities face by providing a mapping of the configuration of the market for an undergraduate education.

Author : Stephen J Andriole
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351773526
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Innovator’s Imperative written by Stephen J Andriole and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pace of technological change is accelerating, hyper competition is growing, opportunities for business model disruption are exploding, and comprehensive cloud delivery is readily available. These factors challenge every aspect of business technology strategy. The Innovator’s Imperative: Rapid Technology Adoption for Digital Transformation prepares twenty-first century businesses leaders for competing and leading in this disruptive digital environment. Five years of research conducted by the authors suggests that leading companies have all but abandoned the requirements analysis and modeling best practices of the twentieth century. Accordingly, the authors put forth the innovator’s imperative that contends: All companies wanting to be competitive should adopt emerging and disruptive technologies as quickly as possible, and in many cases, immediately. Technology is driving business strategy, and companies are rethinking their technology strategy, especially the governance that determines how and why technology investments are made. Based on their research the authors have developed a five-step framework for digital transformation: Model and simulate Identify high-leverage opportunities Prioritize transformational targets Identify digital opportunities Find courageous leaders The book explains each of these steps to guide business leaders in architecting digital transformation projects according to their organization’s market positions, budgets, objectives, and corporate culture. Hyper-competitive, disruptive companies are jumping across technology adoption phases without regard to any phasing whatsoever. Companies focused on digital transformation often adopt emerging technologies immediately. They have become early adopters of technologies that can impact existing—and create whole new—business models and processes. This book examines this jump into new technologies, processes, and business models to prepare twenty-first century business leaders to make that leap.

Author : Edgar S. Cahn
Publisher : Edgar Cahn
ISBN 13 : 9781893520028
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No More Throw-away People written by Edgar S. Cahn and published by Edgar Cahn. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Co-production is a bold, pragmatic strategy that shatters limits on social change. This book exposes the Dark Side of money and market. It redefines economics by treating households and community as a separate economy. Placing that economy on a par with market generates a new exchange dynamic the empowers us all to become change agents who can shape the future; convert failing social programs into catalysts for social justice; enlist Throw-Away People as partners in a shared mission; and create the world we want for our children."--Publisher's description.

Author : Barry Libert
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN 13 : 163369206X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Network Imperative written by Barry Libert and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital networks are changing all the rules of business. New, scalable, digitally networked business models, like those of Amazon, Google, Uber, and Airbnb, are affecting growth, scale, and profit potential for companies in every industry. But this seismic shift isn’t unique to digital start-ups and tech superstars. Digital transformation is affecting every business sector, and as investor capital, top talent, and customers shift toward network-centric organizations, the performance gap between early and late adopters is widening. So the question isn’t whether your organization needs to change, but when and how much. The Network Imperative is a call to action for managers and executives to embrace network-based business models. The benefits are indisputable: companies that leverage digital platforms to co-create and share value with networks of employees, customers, and suppliers are fast outpacing the market. These companies, or network orchestrators, grow faster, scale with lower marginal cost, and generate the highest revenue multipliers. Supported by research that covers fifteen hundred companies, authors Barry Libert, Megan Beck, and Jerry Wind guide leaders and investors through the ten principles that all organizations can use to grow and profit regardless of their industry. They also share a five-step process for pivoting an organization toward a more scalable and profitable business model. The Network Imperative, brimming with compelling case studies and actionable advice, provides managers with what they really need: new tools and frameworks to generate unprecedented value in a rapidly changing age.