Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brian stanfield was the director of publications for ica canada. The institue for cultural affairs and publisher new society publishers. Brian stanfield 655 queen street east toronto, ontario canada m4m 1g4 telephone. From individual creativity to group action by brian stanfield the art of focused conversation for schools. Since then i have been doing small projects in my small basement workshop and sometimes my garage. A nonprofit with a presence in 48 countries, the ica has worked for 45 years in organisational development, adult and child education, community development, and methods of social change. Brian stanfield new society publishers the creativity toolbox. The workshop book outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the institute for cultural affairs technology of participation, and its use in consensus formation, the workshop book outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the institute for cultural affairs technology of participation, and its use in. The thing missing was how to take the information the group discovers from the workshop method and move into some sort of action. The courage to lead will help people move out of their paralysis and invite them to join the ranks of those social pioneers who create what is needed for the 21st century.
I started it last night, used a whole bunch of stuff. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are closed until march 27th. As well as his decades of experience as an educator and researcher, he held the position of director of publications at the canadian institute of cultural affairs for many years. Produced by the institute for cultural affairs ica in canada, the book was edited by r. From individual creativity to group action ica series kindle edition by stanfield, r. It also discusses workshop preparation and design, leadership styles, dealing with difficult behaviors, and special. But if someone is wanting a book that explains how to prepare for and do the workshop method this book is very good. Increasingly, people working in teams face complex issues that need resolving in an efficient, participatory manner that honors the groups diverse perspectives and individual creativity. A diversity of views is valuable to ensure that decisions are sound and well thoughtthrough. Over 100 ways to guide clear thinking and promote learning. The art of focused conversation the appreciative inquiry. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the workshop book. Brian stanfield author, the institue for cultural affairs author 4.
Developed, tested, and extensively used by professionals in the field of organizational development, the art of focused conversation is an invaluable resource for all those working to improve communications in firms and organizations. A new book is forthcoming on the foundations and evolution of icas top. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Introducing our facilitative leadership courses unfolding futures. Stanfield and the canadian institute of cultural affairs developed their methods technology of participation to. From individual creativity to group action ica series. Apr 23, 2014 the orid technique came into my life during the first facilitation workshop i ever attended and i have found it to be an extremely useful tool. I started it last night, used a whole bunch of stuff i found in it in my workshop today. The workshop book outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the institute for cultural affairs technology of participation, and its use in consensus formation, planning, problem solving and research. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Tried and tested practical wisdom for successful workshopping. From individual creativity to group action ica series by stanfield, r. From individual creativity to group action see also my own blog posts four steps to a universal principle of facilitation and learning and responding to changing situations and needs with top consensus workshop. Brian stanfield was an inspired leader, who spent years helping others to become the same. From individual creativity to group action paperback dec 1 2002. The workshop book outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the institute for cultural affairs technology of participationtm, and its use in. The workshop book from individual creativity to group action by brian. Shop amongst our popular books, including 5, the courage to lead, the art of focused conversation and more from brian stanfield. Brian was the author of 5 books focusing on the qualities required for successful progressive leadership and group facilitation, including the workshop book, the. Dec 02, 2008 brian stanfields the workshop book reminded me p. Get highly transferable skills that fully engage your staff and stakeholders, and the confidence you need to make a difference in your workplace or community. This book covers some of the background and explanations of workshop approaches. The nine disciplines of a facilitator leading groups by transforming.
Many are books on facilitation, some on managing change, some on. It also has great tools and tips for running workshops. It describes how to use focused conversation in the workplace for problem solving, troubleshooting, coaching, research, and interpretation of data and elaborates 100 samples conversations for a variety of situations including evaluating, planning, decision. From individual creativity to group action ica series stanfield, r. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. A short course is ideally just one sentence that contains the wisdom that the group needs at that moment. Brian stanfield is available at in several formats for your ereader. Any longer than a sentence, stanfield warns, and you are venturing into lecture territory rather than facilitating. A nonprofit with a presence in 48 countries, the ica has worked for 45 years in organizational development, adult and child education, community development, and methods of social change. The evolution of icas top facilitation methods ica. Pdf workshop idea book download full pdf book download.
From individual creativity to group action outlines the best practices of the workshop method, based on the institute of cultural affairs technology of participation top, and its use in consensus formation, planning, problem solving and research. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. From individual creativity to group action ica series by r. I wish the book had an additional chapter that helped with that. Top five books for enablers of change enablers of change. The workshop book outlines the best practices of the wor. I am looking to build a more collective process where all voices are heard and a. The courage to lead daily journal is a companion to the original book the courage to lean. Brian stanfield increasingly, people working in teams face complex issues that need resolving in an efficient. The course presents the two methods in a practical and participatory way. Brian stanfield, 9780865714168, available at book depository.
George west has outlined great principles, and even better, the practical ways of implementing them shine through in this gem of a book. The workshop book 9780865714700, 9781550923728 vitalsource. Jan 18, 2012 george west has outlined great principles, and even better, the practical ways of implementing them shine through in this gem of a book. This article by the late brian stanfield of ica canada was published in ica. This acclaimed book by brian stanfield is available at in several formats for your ereader. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. The orid technique came into my life during the first facilitation workshop i ever attended and i have found it to be an extremely useful tool. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Brian stanfield and the institue for cultural affairs 1 dec 2002. Pdf creating community download full pdf book download.
Brian was the author of 5 books focusing on the qualities required for successful progressive leadership and group facilitation, including the workshop book, the art of focused conversation and the courage to lead. The book does a good job describing the process of using the workshop method with groups and even an individual use. Workshop idea book available for download and read online in other formats. Brian kissel reminds us that it isnt the standards, the assessments, or even the data that should be the major force driving our writing instruction. This method of workshopping is based upon the work of highly experienced. Produced by the institute for cultural affairs ica in canada, the book was edited by r brian stanfield, its director of publications. New planetary patterns, a newsstand magazine, and also wrote the art of focused conversation, the workshop book and a journal to accompany this book. As described by r brian stanfield in his book, the art of focused conversation, the orid provides a framework for conversations to solve a problem, make a decision, evaluate. This book is for all businesses and organizations interested in improving staff communications, and going deeper into key issues.
Tension is a sign that a group is healthy and thinking. I would have given the book a four star rating except the title implies that it deals with the action step and i felt it was missing. Pdf workshop idea book download ebook full pdf download. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I adopted one of his models in the process of creating my own organizational change workshop see chapter 5. The workshop book outlines the best practices of the workshop method. A guide to what and how to ask for facilitators, consultants, managers, coaches and educators. Join facebook to connect with brian stanfield and others you may know. Over 100 ways to guide clear thinking and promote learning by jo nelson the courage to lead by r.
When writers drive the workshop takes us back to the heart of don gravess work, while nudging us into the digital world we live in today. Groups do need to gain an understanding of the perspectives involved, resolve issues, and make choices. The workshop book from individual creativity to group action by r. Another work that inspired me is brian stanfields workshop book. This book speaks to you in a strange language that you do not at first remember but that you will eventually recognize as your mother tongue.
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