Leading change : a guide to whole systems working / [electronic resource]
Attwood, Margaret,author.
Attwood, Margaret.
Many policy makers have become reliant on mechanistic top-down audit and inspection regimes as the means of implementing public service reforms. This innovative book sets out to redress the balance. I It outlines the theory behind whole systems development and gives good practice guidance on how to effectively develop 'systems' to improve joined-up working.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-199) and index.
LEADING CHANGE; Contents; Foreword; Foreword; Prologue; 1. Why do we need whole systems change?; 2. How do we put these fine words into action? An overview of whole systems development; 3. The emerging practice of whole systems development; 4. Leadership: keeping the big picture in view; 5. Public learning; 6. Valuing difference and diversity: getting the whole system into the room; 7. Meeting differently: large and small group working; 8. Follow-through and sticking with it; 9. From organisations to networks; 10. Confirming cases: local problems and local solutions within whole systems.
Many policy makers have become reliant on mechanistic top-down audit and inspection regimes as the means of implementing public service reforms. This innovative book sets out to redress the balance. I It outlines the theory behind whole systems development and gives good practice guidance on how to effectively develop 'systems' to improve joined-up working.
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 21 Jan 2022).
Human services
Organizational change
Leadership.