The Paradox Of Change

Author : Robert R. Janes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135958145

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Museums and the Paradox of Change by Robert R. Janes Pdf

Museums throughout the world are under increasing pressure in the wake of the 2008/2009 economic recession and the many pressing social and environmental issues that are assuming priority. The major focus of concern in the global museum community is the sustainability of museums in light of these pressures, not to mention falling attendance and the challenges of the digital world. Museums and the Paradox of Change provides a detailed account of how a major Canadian museum suffered a 40 percent loss in its operating budget and went on to become the most financially self-sufficient of the ten largest museums in Canada. This book is the most detailed case study of its kind and is indispensable for students and practitioners alike. It is also the most incisive published account of organizational change within a museum, in part because it is honest, open and reflexive. Janes is the first to bring perspectives drawn from complexity science into the discussion of organizational change in museums and he introduces the key concepts of complexity, uncertainty, nonlinearity, emergence, chaos and paradox. This revised and expanded third edition also includes new writing on strengthening museum management, as well as reflections on new opportunities and hazards for museums. It concludes with six ethical responsibilities for museum leaders and managers to consider. Janes provides pragmatic solutions grounded in a theoretical context, and highlights important issues in the management of museums that cannot be ignored.

Author : William H. Chafe
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 0195044193

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The Paradox of Change by William H. Chafe Pdf

Here is a sweeping study of American women in the 20th century by a leading scholar of women's history. The Paradox of Change ranges from the Progressive Ers and the New Deal to the rise of feminism and the New Right in the 1970s and 1980s. Thoroughly researched and incisively argued, it is essential for anyone who wants to learn more about how women have shaped, and been shaped by, modern America.

Author : Ulrich Detges,Richard Waltereit
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027248087

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The Paradox of Grammatical Change by Ulrich Detges,Richard Waltereit Pdf

Recent years have seen intense debates between formal (generative) and functional linguists, particularly with respect to the relation between grammar and usage. This debate is directly relevant to diachronic linguistics, where one and the same phenomenon of language change can be explained from various theoretical perspectives. In this, a close look at the divergent and/or convergent evolution of a richly documented language family such as Romance promises to be useful. The basic problem for any approach to language change is what Eugenio Coseriu has termed the paradox of change: if synchronically, languages can be viewed as perfectly running systems, then there is no reason why they should change in the first place. And yet, as everyone knows, languages are changing constantly. In nine case studies, a number of renowned scholars of Romance linguistics address the explanation of grammatical change either within a broadly generative or a functional framework.

Author : Maria E. Malott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924092377765

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Paradox of Organizational Change by Maria E. Malott Pdf

Here is a compelling assessment of the processes of organizational change from a general systems and behavioral scientific perspective, including a system of change that can be implemented to help organizations succeed.

Author : Barry Schwartz
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780061748998

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The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Pdf

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

Author : Arnold Beisser
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780553348682

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Flying Without Wings by Arnold Beisser Pdf

“Give yourself a gift and read Flying Without Wings. You will be kinder, wiser, and more compassionate for having read it. I am.”—Abigail (Dear Abby) Van Buren At twenty-four, Arnold Beisser was a recent medical school graduate and a nationally ranked tennis player. But overnight a devastating bout of polio left him permanently paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on an iron lung to draw his next breath. Polio robbed Arnold Beisser of his strength, his athletic ability, and almost his life. Yet he discovered in this unthinkable trap not only the expected sadness and despair, but wonder, delight, and the pleasure of everyday living. This is the wise, deeply moving, and warmly humorous account of Arnold Beisser’s search for a new life and meaning as he comes to terms with his disability and then transcends it . . . to practice psychiatry, to fall in love, truly to soar without wings. His spirit and determination to fight for happiness will inspire any reader faced with unbearable loss. Dr. Beisser shows us why the contrast between winner and loser, athlete and cripple, is in our minds much more than in our bodies. And he shares with us the experiences that taught him life’s greatest truth: Nothing can keep you from love, laughter, meaningful work, or enlightenment—except yourself. “A book of blazing honesty and openness. It goes right to the heart of the reader.”—Norman Cousins, author of Anatomy of an Illness

Author : Allan Zuckoff
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462520862

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Finding Your Way to Change by Allan Zuckoff Pdf

Are you tired of being told by others--self-help books included--what you should do? Drs. Allan Zuckoff and Bonnie Gorscak understand. That's why this book is different. Whether it's breaking an unhealthy habit, pursuing that dream job, or ending harmful patterns in relationships, the key to moving ahead with your life lies in discovering what direction is truly right for you, and how you can get there. The proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) can help. Drs. Zuckoff and Gorscak present powerful self-help strategies and practical tools that help you understand why you're stuck, break free of unhelpful pressure to change, and build confidence for developing a personal change plan. Vivid stories of five men and women confronting different types of challenges illustrate the techniques and accompany you on your journey. MI has a track record of helping people resolve long-standing dilemmas in a remarkably short time. Now you can try it for yourself--and unlock your own capacity for positive action.

Author : Philip Zimbardo,John Boyd
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781416579748

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The Time Paradox by Philip Zimbardo,John Boyd Pdf

Your every significant choice -- every important decision you make -- is determined by a force operating deep inside your mind: your perspective on time -- your internal, personal time zone. This is the most influential force in your life, yet you are virtually unaware of it. Once you become aware of your personal time zone, you can begin to see and manage your life in exciting new ways. In The Time Paradox, Drs. Zimbardo and Boyd draw on thirty years of pioneering research to reveal, for the first time, how your individual time perspective shapes your life and is shaped by the world around you. Further, they demonstrate that your and every other individual's time zones interact to create national cultures, economics, and personal destinies. You will discover what time zone you live in through Drs. Zimbardo and Boyd's revolutionary tests. Ask yourself: • Does the smell of fresh-baked cookies bring you back to your childhood? • Do you believe that nothing will ever change in your world? • Do you believe that the present encompasses all and the future and past are mere abstractions? • Do you wear a watch, balance your checkbook, and make to-do lists -- every day? • Do you believe that life on earth is merely preparation for life after death? • Do you ruminate over failed relationships? • Are you the life of every party -- always late, always laughing, and always broke? These statements are representative of the seven most common ways people relate to time, each of which, in its extreme, creates benefits and pitfalls. The Time Paradox is a practical plan for optimizing your blend of time perspectives so you get the utmost out of every minute in your personal and professional life as well as a fascinating commentary about the power and paradoxes of time in the modern world. No matter your time perspective, you experience these paradoxes. Only by understanding this new psychological science of time zones will you be able to overcome the mental biases that keep you too attached to the past, too focused on immediate gratification, or unhealthily obsessed with future goals. Time passes no matter what you do -- it's up to you to spend it wisely and enjoy it well. Here's how.

Author : Frederick S. Perls,Ralph Franklin Hefferline,Paul Goodman
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994-02
Category : Gestalt psychology
ISBN : 0285626655

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Gestalt Therapy by Frederick S. Perls,Ralph Franklin Hefferline,Paul Goodman Pdf

First published 1951. A series of experiments in self-therapy designed to develop an awareness of self and a growth of the personality

Author : Charles B. Handy
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0875846432

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The Age of Paradox by Charles B. Handy Pdf

In this title, Charles Handy offers profound observations about the world that lies ahead and helps us search for meaning in our personal and professional lives.

Author : Gary M. Yontef
Publisher : The Gestalt Journal Press
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780939266203

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Awareness, Dialogue & Process by Gary M. Yontef Pdf

Author : Joen Fagan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Gestalt therapy
ISBN : OCLC:1086737385

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Gestalt Therapy Now: Theory, Techniques, Applications, Edited by Joen Fagan and Irma Lee Shepherd by Joen Fagan Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 19??
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3319498207

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The Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nick Yee
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780300190991

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The Proteus Paradox by Nick Yee Pdf

A surprising assessment of the ways that virtual worlds are entangled with human psychology

Author : Steve Peters
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101610626

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The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters Pdf

Your inner Chimp can be your best friend or your worst enemy...this is the Chimp Paradox Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? Dr. Steve Peters explains that we all have a being within our minds that can wreak havoc on every aspect of our lives—be it business or personal. He calls this being "the chimp," and it can work either for you or against you. The challenge comes when we try to tame the chimp, and persuade it to do our bidding. The Chimp Paradox contains an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you be happier and healthier, increase your confidence, and become a more successful person. This book will help you to: —Recognize how your mind is working —Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts —Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be Dr. Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows you how to apply this understanding. Once you're armed with this new knowledge, you will be able to utilize your chimp for good, rather than letting your chimp run rampant with its own agenda.