Community: The Structure of Belonging
Modern society is plagued by fragmentation. The various sectors of our communities–businesses, schools, social service organizations, churches, government–do not work together. They exist in their own worlds. As do so many individual citizens, who long for connection but end up marginalized, their gifts overlooked, their potential contributions lost. This disconnection and detachment makes it hard if not impossible to envision a common future and work … [ Read more ]
Content: Book | Author: Peter Block | Subjects: Customer Related, Marketing / Sales, Organizational Behavior
Margaret Wheatley, Carole Schwinn, Peter Block
People (communities) can work together to create what they need and desire, “a future distinct from the past.” Focus should be on the structures of belonging, giving detailed attention to the many elements of design, location, and process that contribute to having productive conversations, gatherings, and relationships. Conversations should be structured around questions that evoke not answers, but commitment, accountability, and the possibility for transformation. … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Authors: Carole Schwinn, Margaret J. Wheatley, Peter Block | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Customer Related, Marketing / Sales
Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used
The second edition of Peter Block’s Flawless Consulting gracefully updates what many consider the best resource of its kind. New chapters on implementation, “whole-system” strategies, and ethics are included, but in general it simply fine-tunes Block’s proven advice to match the transformations that business and society have undergone since initial publication two decades ago. “The days of long studies and expert-driven answers are passing,” the … [ Read more ]
Content: Book | Author: Peter Block | Subjects: Consulting / Analytical Tools, Industry Specific | Industry: Consulting
The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion : A Guide Understanding Your Expertise
Following on the heels of the best-selling Flawless Consulting comes The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion. Whether you work as a consultant or you work with consultants, this relentlessly practical guide will be your best friend as you discover how consulting influences your business- and real life-decisions and those of others.
The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion is packed with:
* Sample scenarios
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Content: Book | Authors: Andrea Markowitz, Peter Block | Subjects: Consulting / Analytical Tools, Industry Specific | Industry: Consulting
Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used
The second edition of Peter Block’s Flawless Consulting gracefully updates what many consider the best resource of its kind. New chapters on implementation, “whole-system” strategies, and ethics are included, but in general it simply fine-tunes Block’s proven advice to match the transformations that business and society have undergone since initial publication two decades ago. “The days of long studies and expert-driven answers are passing,” the … [ Read more ]
Content: Book | Author: Peter Block | Subjects: Industry Specific, Personal Development | Industry: Consulting
Freedom and Accountability at Work: Applying Philosophic Insight to the Real World
Content: Book | Authors: Peter Block, Peter Koestenbaum | Subjects: Career, Personal Development
Stewardship : Choosing Service over Self-Interest
Content: Book | Author: Peter Block | Subjects: Leadership, Management