The Thin Book of Trust is a book about a very important subject. A lot has been written about trust: about what it is and what it can do for people, families, companies, communities and countries. Often, good work is being sabotaged by interpersonal conflict, political infighting, paralysis, stagnation, apathy, or cynicism. Almost always, one can trace these problems to a breakdown in trust. It not only kills good work, it also inevitably creates some degree of misery, annoyance, fear, anger, frustration, resentment, and resignation. By contrast, in successful companies where people are innovative, engage in productive conflict and debate about ideas, and have fun working together, one can find strong trusting relationships. Having the trust of those you work with is too important not to be intentional about building and maintaining it.
A very readable book that examines in a lucid and practical way means by which communities can be strengthened. The book differs from comparable volumes in that it includes extensive material on communities of interest, as well as those based on locality. It includes useful principles and pointers for students, community workers, designated community leaders, policy makers and ordinary citizens. More info
Here is a book that celebrates the ability of neighbourhoods to heal themselves from within. John McKnight shows how competent communities have been invaded and colonized by professionalized services—often with devastating results. Overwhelmed by these social services, the spirit of community falters: families collapse, schools fail, violence spreads, and medical systems spiral out of control. Instead of more or better services, the basis for resolving many of America’s social problems is the community capacity of the local citizens. More info
The most powerful professional development available to teachers should take place in their own classrooms, where skills experimented with in a workshop can be applied. This book helps anyone who works with educators in a training capacity, including speakers, presenters, and workshop facilitators. Inspired by countless requests from educators to help them improve their presentation and workshop-facilitation skills, Ron Nash wrote The Active Workshop to demonstrate the importance of active professional development in elementary, secondary, and college classrooms. This book helps educators deliver professional development that actively engages participants. The book includes:... More info
