By Stephen Jenner
This book distils the learning from practical experience and academic research and represents a significant contribution to the challenge of transforming government and public services in an environment of ever-tighter finances.
By Henry L. Thompson.
The author reveals the powerful and undermining effects of stress on good decision making, and what leaders can do about it.
The ability to make sound and timely decisions is the mark of a good leader. But when leaders with otherwise strong track records suddenly begin making poor decisions, as seen in the recent corporate scandals, the impact can be widespread. In The Stress Effect, leadership expert Henry L. Thompson argues that stress is often the real culprit behind this leadership failure. When leaders’ stress levels become sufficiently elevated, whether in the boardroom or on the front line of a manufacturing process, their ability to effectively use their emotional intelligence and cognitive ability in tandem to make wise decisions is significantly impaired.
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By Deanna Zandt.
The Internet is upending hierarchies and freeing the flow of information in a way that makes the invention of the printing press seem like an historical footnote. Share This! shows how to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to make marginalized voices heard and support real, fundamental change—and, incidentally, have some fun doing it.
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Webinar led by Stacey Berk
The webinar examines specific techniques used by the world’s best conflict management experts that are guaranteed to improve the way you handle your next conflict or sensitive situation with employees, colleagues, partners or any other type of problematic situation.
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By Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker.
Family educators and parenting consultants have found there is little to no understanding by most parents of attachment theory: that every child is born with a drive to form a close emotional relationship with the mother and father that could result in devastating effects if those needs are not met. They have found that too much advice is based on opinion, not sound research, which has often proven harmful to the child and the parent-child relationship.
These two publications from the Leadership Centre for Local Government mark the end of the pilot phase of total place and the start of transition to the mainstream. Together they chart how the concept of an innovative approach to redesigning services was proved beyond doubt, and where those who want to apply the thinking should start.
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By Shaun Belding
In today’s work environment, it is essential to get ahead and get noticed. We do have control over our success in life – we have an opportunity, every day, to change the odds in our favour.
By Jared Bernstein
The new century has brought a host of economic and social challenges. The author argues that a more collaborative approach is needed to meet this situation and he outlines a new collaborative strategy. The message is simple: we’re all in this together.
By Kyrsten Sinema
The book outlines a new approach and a new mindset that will enable progressives to consistently win. It is livened with irreverent humor, enthralling campaign stories, and solid, practical advice.
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This document outlines the first strand of a comprehensive Programme for Government which will deliver reform, renewal, fairness and change. The Programme will give citizens, communities and local government the power and information they need to come together and solve the problems they face.
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