The Change Handbook
Gabriel Shirley and I worked last year on a chapter for The Change Handbook, Second Addition. This was a "full circle" moment for me, because the first edition has been one of my cherished facilitation resources over the past years, and was made even more treasured when I got to meet and work with one of its editors, Peggy Holman. So when she asked us to write a chapter for the new edition speaking to the role of new technologies in change methods, we had to say yes.
Our chapter is a bit different from the other chapters. Most of the book reviews over 61 change methods for "engaging whole systems." Ours speaks across those methods, to the options and possibilities that technology affords us. So it is not a method, but a way of thinking about methods WITH technology. Sort of "technology stewardship" meets "change methods!"
Most of the chapters follow a form which introduces you to the method. often with an anecdote, briefly describes the method, then speaks about where it may be useful. Then there is this amazing section of quick summaries which summarizes ALL the methods. It is mind boggling.
There is so much to explore here. I am looking forward to reading "Part I" where Peggy Holman, Steve Cady and Tom Devane write about selecting methods, mixing methods and sustainability of results."
I will write more about our chapter, but I wanted to spread the word that the book is available. Eventually, Gabriel and I will put up additional resources at Methods for Change, a website we intend to complement the work in the book. Big intentions, but not enough focused activity yet! :-)
I also have 5 books to give away to the first 5 US blog posters who will in turn blog about the book. I have to limit to the US because of postage, but if you really need one and are overseas let's try and work something out. First five commenters get a book! If you are in the Seattle area, I also have some to sell at a discounted price. Just contact me. This is a great opportunity for those in non profits. (Yes, it is a big discount.) You can also buy the book via on Amazon, from BK.
[Edited to correct the number of methods and to fix a typo. Thanks, Peggy. Also, if you are posting a comment to get a book, make sure you leave some sort of trail so I can find you and contact you for a mailing address!]
posted by Nancy White at 6:58 PM
9 Comments:
My first copy of the Change Handbook served as a unique and remarkable resource for a long time -- I am excited to see a new copy ready with a perfectly appropriate and timely chapter about the online environment. As we learn our way to and through Web 2.0, reliable and appropriate change processes are critical. I can hardly wait to get into this book!
I'd love a book! And I promise to blog about it on getmejamienotter.com. Contact info at notterconsulting.com. Thanks, Jamie.
Nancy, I'd love to have a copy of the book so that I can study in preparation for the Nexus for Change conference!
I'd love to see it Nancy - let me know if you don't have my address. (& I'll request a copy for the Ann Arbor District Library as well).
Four gone, one to go! I've contacted or emailed each of you to get snail mail addies. Once I have the 5th, I'll go to the post office!
Nancy, I have used the first edition for several years as an indispenable resource - recommending it to anyone involved in a change effort. The 2nd edition has even more potential to help a broader audience - the language is not esoteric to OD or HR change agents, it is written for the lay person to understand. This is a GIANT step, since it affords all of us to use it both for delaing with professional and personal changes! It does a great job of being a resource for anyone experiencing change, at any level.
- MagCasarez
Mag, do you want the last book? If yes, please get in touch with me so I can get your snail mail address.
Hi Nancy, I'd really apprciate having a copy to apply the conflict resolution work with the Educational Shakespeare Company in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I work with young people from catholic and protestant backgrounds, and help them to turn their experiences into films and documentaries. The Change Handbook would be really useful here, as we constantly have to problem solve ways to get the groups working together. You can see some of the films we have made over at http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=Belfast+ESC
I'd be happy to blog about the book to others.
Hi Nancy, I'd really appreciate having a copy to apply to my conflict resolution work with the Educational Shakespeare Company, here in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I work with young people from catholic and protestant backgrounds, and help them to turn their experiences into films and documentaries. The Change Handbook would be really useful here, as we constantly have to problem solve ways to get the groups working together. You can see some of the films we have made over at http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=Belfast+ESC
I'd be happy to blog about the book to others.
p.s. was involved in Nexus for Change, but with the birth of my second daughter, decided to focus my energies there for now!
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