Ideas And The Pace Of Change

Author : Katherine Boothe
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781442617384

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Ideas and the Pace of Change by Katherine Boothe Pdf

Canada is the only OECD country that has universal, comprehensive public hospital and medical insurance but lacks equivalent pharmaceutical coverage. In Ideas and the Pace of Change, Katherine Boothe explains the reasons for this unique situation. Using archival, interview, and polling data, Boothe compares the policy histories of Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in order to understand why Canada followed a different path on pharmaceutical insurance. Boothe argues that pace matters in policy change. Quick, radical change requires centralized political institutions, an elite consensus, and an engaged, attentive electorate. Without these prerequisites, states are far more likely to take a slower, incremental approach. But while rapid policy change reinforces the new consensus, incremental progress strengthens the status quo, letting development stall and raising the bar for achieving change. An important contribution to the study of comparative political economy, Ideas and the Pace of Change should be required reading for anyone seeking to understand why health care reforms succeed or fail.

Author : Michael Fullan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134580477

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Change Forces With A Vengeance by Michael Fullan Pdf

Change Forces With a Vengeance is the third in the chaos theory trilogy (now called complexity theory). The first two books focused on understanding the real complexity of educational reform in action. This book pushes even deeper by providing new insights and lessons of change concerning moral purpose, and what is called tri-level reform - the school and community, the local district and the state. It draws on reform initiatives across many levels and countries so that the ideas are grounded in the reality of actual projects and findings. Change Forces With a Vengeance is different from the previous two books in one major respect. Instead of being content with understanding complex system dynamics, it takes up the more daunting question of how systems can be changed for the better. How can we achieve large-scale reform and do it in a way that the conditions for sustainability are enhanced? What policy levers are needed, and what is the smallest number of sets of policies that will maximise impact? What is the role of new leadership in accomplishing sustainable, comprehensive reform? These questions and more are addressed in ways that are both deeply theoretical, and powerfully practical.

Author : Julia Hildermeier
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Automobile industry and trade
ISBN : 9783643908322

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How Ideas Change Markets by Julia Hildermeier Pdf

Author : Bent Greve,Amílcar Moreira,Minna van Gerven
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781035306497

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Handbook on the Political Economy of Social Policy by Bent Greve,Amílcar Moreira,Minna van Gerven Pdf

Research in social policy has been greatly influenced by the emergence of modern political economy in the late 1970s. The Handbook on the Political Economy of Social Policy offers a systematic, yet comprehensive, framework for understanding how concepts, theoretical standpoints and methodological approaches stemming from political economy have been applied to the study of social policies, and models of welfare provision. The authors also signpost current developments and discuss their likely impact on future research.

Author : Peters, B. G.,Fontaine, Guillaume
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839106606

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Research Handbook of Policy Design by Peters, B. G.,Fontaine, Guillaume Pdf

This visionary Research Handbook presents the state of the art in research on policy design. By conceiving policy design both as a theoretical and a methodological framework, it provides scholars and practitioners with guidance on understanding policy problems and devising accurate solutions.

Author : Max Oelschlaeger
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0300053703

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The Idea of Wilderness by Max Oelschlaeger Pdf

How has the concept of wild nature changed over the millennia? And what have been the environmental consequences? In this broad-ranging book Max Oelschlaeger argues that the idea of wilderness has reflected the evolving character of human existence from Paleolithic times to the present day. An intellectual history, it draws together evidence from philosophy, anthropology, theology, literature, ecology, cultural geography, and archaeology to provide a new scientifically and philosophically informed understanding of humankind's relationship to nature. Oelschlaeger begins by examining the culture of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, whose totems symbolized the idea of organic unity between humankind and wild nature, and idea that the author believes is essential to any attempt to define human potential. He next traces how the transformation of these hunter-gatherers into farmers led to a new awareness of distinctions between humankind and nature, and how Hellenism and Judeo-Christianity later introduced the unprecedented concept that nature was valueless until humanized. Oelschlaeger discusses the concept of wilderness in relation to the rise of classical science and modernism, and shows that opposition to "modernism" arose almost immediately from scientific, literary, and philosophical communities. He provides new and, in some cases, revisionist studies of the seminal American figures Thoreau, Muir, and Leopold, and he gives fresh readings of America's two prodigious wilderness poets Robinson Jeffers and Gary Snyder. He concludes with a searching look at the relationship of evolutionary thought to our postmodern effort to reconceptualize ourselves as civilized beings who remain, in some ways, natural animals.

Author : April Rinne
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781523093618

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Flux by April Rinne Pdf

Discover eight powerful mindset shifts that enable leaders and seekers of all ages to thrive in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership and a fulfilling life. But in a world of so much—and faster-paced—change, and an ever-faster pace of change, flexibility and resilience can be stretched to their breaking points. The quest becomes how to find calm and lasting meaning in the midst of enduring chaos. A world in flux calls for a new mindset, one that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug. Flux helps readers open this mindset—a flux mindset—and develop eight “flux superpowers” that flip conventional ideas about leadership, success, and well-being on their heads. They empower people to see change in new ways, craft new responses, and ultimately reshape their relationship to change from the inside out. April Rinne defines these eight flux superpowers: • Run slower. • See what's invisible. • Get lost. • Start with trust. • Know your “enough.” • Create your portfolio career. • Be all the more human (and serve other humans). • Let go of the future. Whether readers are sizing up their career, reassessing their values, designing a product, building an organization, trying to inspire their colleagues, or simply showing up more fully in the world, enjoying a flux mindset and activating their flux superpowers will keep readers grounded even when the ground is too often shifting beneath them.

Author : Todd Lubart,Marion Botella,Samira Bourgeois -Bougrine,Xavier Caroff,Jerome Guegan,Christophe Mouchiroud,Julien Nelson,Franck Zenasni
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030996741

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Homo Creativus by Todd Lubart,Marion Botella,Samira Bourgeois -Bougrine,Xavier Caroff,Jerome Guegan,Christophe Mouchiroud,Julien Nelson,Franck Zenasni Pdf

This book focuses on creativity and showcases a specific approach to creativity. It uses a new 7 C’s basis for understanding creativity (creators, creating, cooperation, context, creations, consumption, and curricula). This new approach to creativity is an extension of the 4 ‘P’ approach (person, process, press, and product) which has dominated the literature since the 1960s. In each section, there are two chapters, which illustrate work on the topic and focus on some key issues.

Author : David Ulrich
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996-10-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1422160696

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Human Resource Champions by David Ulrich Pdf

The author argues that the roles of human resource professionals must be redefined to meet the competitive challenges organizations face today and into the future. He provides a framework that identifies four distinct roles of human resource professionals: strategic player, administrative expert, employee champion, and change agent. He includes many examples to demonstrate that human resource professionals must operate in all four areas simultaneously in order to contribute fully. He urges a shift of these professionals' mentality from "what I do" to "what I deliver" and makes specific recommendations for how individuals in human resources can partner with line managers to make organizations more competitive.

Author : Wynne Harlen OBE,Anne Qualter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317914273

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The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools by Wynne Harlen OBE,Anne Qualter Pdf

The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for all concerned with primary school education about all aspects of teaching science. It pays particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning because of the more general educational benefits that follow from using this approach. These benefits are often expressed in terms of developing general scientific literacy and fostering the ability to learn and the motivation to continue learning. This book also aims to help teachers focus on the ‘big’ or powerful ideas of science rather than teaching a series of unrelated facts. This leads children to an understanding of the nature, and limitations, of scientific activity. This fully expanded and updated edition explores: The compelling reasons for starting science in the primary school. Within-school planning in the context of less prescriptive national requirements. The value of having in mind the ‘big ideas’ of science. The opportunities for children to learn through greater access to the internet and social networking. The expanding sources of materials and guidance now available to teachers on-line. Greater attention to school and teacher self-evaluation as a means of improving provision for children’s learning. The importance for both teachers and learners of reflecting on the process and content of their activities. Other key aspects of teaching, such as:- questioning, the importance of discussion and dialogue, the formative and summative roles of assessment and strategies for helping children to develop understanding, skills, positive attitudes and enjoyment of science, are preserved. So also is the learner-centred approach with an emphasis on children learning to take some responsibility for their activities. This book is essential reading for all primary school teachers and those on primary education courses.

Author : M. Ethan Katsh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1989-07-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195364446

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The Electronic Media and the Transformation of Law by M. Ethan Katsh Pdf

Highly publicized legal cases, such as those involving libel verdicts, obscenity prosecutions, the First Amendment, and other areas of media law have focused attention on only one part of the media's impact on law. This study, the first to explore the broad influence of computers and television on the future of the legal process, explains the critical role of information and argues that the influence of the new modes of communication can be seen in changes occurring in many areas of the law. These areas include the goals and purposes of law, the doctrines and rules of law, the processes law uses to settle disputes and shape behavior, the legal profession, and the values and concepts that underlie our system of law.

Author : Bjørn Gustavsen,Bernd Hofmaier,Marianne Ekman Philips,Anders Wikman
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789027276155

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Concept-Driven Development and the Organization of the Process of Change by Bjørn Gustavsen,Bernd Hofmaier,Marianne Ekman Philips,Anders Wikman Pdf

The Swedish Working Life Fund — a temporary organization functioning from 1990 to 1995 — distributed 10 billion Swedish crowns for workplace development and initiated 25,000 projects. About half of the total labor market was affected. This evaluation study, which is built on case studies as well as a survey of a representative sample of the project population, describes the emergent characteristics of organization development in Swedish enterprises and services. In order to locate the efforts of the Fund within an explanatory context, the study draws on the idea of concept-driven change, of participation in development processes, of development coalitions, of infrastructure for change and of a society, that is supportive of change.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9027217734

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Concept-driven Development and the Organization of the Process of Change by Anonim Pdf

The Swedish Working Life Fund — a temporary organization functioning from 1990 to 1995 — distributed 10 billion Swedish crowns for workplace development and initiated 25,000 projects. About half of the total labor market was affected. This evaluation study, which is built on case studies as well as a survey of a representative sample of the project population, describes the emergent characteristics of organization development in Swedish enterprises and services. In order to locate the efforts of the Fund within an explanatory context, the study draws on the idea of concept-driven change, of participation in development processes, of development coalitions, of infrastructure for change and of a society, that is supportive of change.

Author : Don Peppers,Martha Rogers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119239819

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Managing Customer Experience and Relationships by Don Peppers,Martha Rogers Pdf

Boost profits, margins, and customer loyalty with more effective CRM strategy Managing Customer Experience and Relationships, Third Edition positions the customer as central to long-term strategy, and provides essential guidance toward optimizing that relationship for the long haul. By gaining a deep understanding of this critical dynamic, you'll become better able to build and manage the customer base that drives revenue and generates higher margins. A practical framework for implementing the IDIC model merges theory, case studies, and strategic analysis to provide a ready blueprint for execution, and in-depth discussion of communication, metrics, analytics, and more allows you to optimize the relationship on both sides of the table. This new third edition includes updated examples, case studies, and references, alongside insightful contributions from global industry leaders to give you a well-rounded, broadly-applicable knowledge base and a more effective CRM strategy. Ancillary materials include a sample syllabus, PowerPoints, chapter questions, and a test bank, facilitating use in any classroom or training session. The increased reliance on customer relationship management has revealed a strong need for knowledgeable practitioners who can deploy effective initiatives. This book provides a robust foundation in CRM principles and practices, to help any business achieve higher customer satisfaction. Understand the fundamental principles of the customer relationship Implement the IDIC model to improve CRM ROI Identify essential metrics for CRM evaluation and optimization Increase customer loyalty to drive profits and boost margins Sustainable success comes from the customer. If your company is to meet performance and profitability goals, effective customer relationship management is the biggest weapon in your arsenal—but it must be used appropriately. Managing Customer Experience and Relationships, Third Edition provides the information, practical framework, and expert insight you need to implement winning CRM strategy.

Author : G. Dennis Beecroft,Grace L. Duffy
Publisher : Quality Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781636940991

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The Executive Guide to Improvement and Change by G. Dennis Beecroft,Grace L. Duffy Pdf

There are many techniques and a variety of tools available to improve or change an organization, but how do executives and senior management decide which are right for their organizations? The Executive Guide to Improvement and Change is designed to help managers and executives understand the many different approaches to organizational change and improvement. The book explains that there is not one technique that works best for any organization, but rather that the managers and executives need to develop their own strategies with a blending of different methods. The authors share the tools and techniques that they have used to successfully make changes and improvements in their own organizations, which include examples from manufacturing, healthcare, service, government, telecommunications, education, and more. The Executive Guide to Improvement and Change covers a variety of techniques ranging from auditing to teamwork, Six Sigma to Customer Satisfaction, and more. The book will assist executives and managers lead improvement and change initiatives within the organization and the larger business community, as well as educate those who aspire to senior positions of leadership.