By Margaret ParkinThe link between storytelling and the concept of change and transition is as old as some of the stories themselves. The author shows how and when to use stories to maximum effect. Tales for Change will immediately help managers, trainers, educators and coaches to reinforce key messages or stimulate fresh thinking.
The book includes 50 tried and tested tales that can be used in a change management context. 

The local democracy think tank the Local Government Information Unit has criticised the Government’s plans to use its council tax capping powers. 

More local authorities are unveiling on street information points giving people access to everything from council services and transport information to weather reports and links to football club websites.Five councils in the north east of England are backing a scheme for 40 special kiosks, known as i+ Points, and Liverpool is introducing pavement pods to connect everybody to the city’s culture and put the city in the premier league of tourist-friendly European cities.