Author

Rowland, Deborah

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

McGraw Hill

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 243 pages

Subject

Leadership/Coach

Mindful Change

Workplace Learning

Abstract

The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today?s workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, the book teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.

ISBN

978007-1771320

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF AA 84 PAT 2012

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Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Hachette Books

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

193 pp

Subjects

Mind and body

Meditation

Abstract

Jon Kabat-Zinn is regarded as "one of the finest teachers of mindfulness you'll ever encounter" (Jack Kornfield). He has been teaching the tangible benefits of meditation in the mainstream for decades. Today, millions of people around the world have taken up a formal mindfulness meditation practice as part of their everyday lives. But what is meditation anyway? And why might it be worth trying? Or nurturing further if you already have practice?

Meditation Is Not What You Think answers those questions. Originally published in 2005 as part of a larger book entitled Coming to Our Senses, it has been updated with a new foreword by the author and is even more relevant today. If you're curious as to why meditation is not for the "faint-hearted," how taking some time each day to drop into awareness can actually be a radical act of love, and why paying attention is so supremely important, consider this book an invitation to learn more--from one of the pioneers of the worldwide mindfulness movement.

ISBN

9780316411745

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF MD 110 KAB 2018

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Author

Kendi, Ibram X

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

One World

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

305pp

Subjects

Anti-Racism

Diversity

Abstract

Antiracism is a transformative concept that reorients and reenergizes the conversation about racism?and, even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. At its core, racism is a powerful system that creates false hierarchies of human value; its warped logic extends beyond race, from the way we regard people of different ethnicities or skin colors to the way we treat people of different sexes, gender identities, and body types. Racism intersects with class and culture and geography and even changes the way we see and value ourselves. In How to Be an Antiracist, Kendi takes readers through a widening circle of antiracist ideas?from the most basic concepts to visionary possibilities?that will help readers see all forms of racism clearly, understand their poisonous consequences, and work to oppose them in our systems and in ourselves.

Kendi weaves an electrifying combination of ethics, history, law, and science with his own personal story of awakening to antiracism. This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.

ISBN

9781-525-509288

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF NR 100 KEN 2019

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Author

Rowland, Deborah

Place of Publication

West Sussex

Publisher

Wiley Blackwell

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Paperback, 250 pages

Subject

Leadership/Coach

Mindful Change

Abstract

Still Moving: How to Lead Mindful Change sets out an innovative approach for guiding organisations and indeed entire systems through ongoing, disruptive change. It combines Deborah Rowland?s own rigorous research into change and its leadership with insights from her extensive field experience helping major global corporations including GlaxoSmithKline, RWE and Shell achieve lasting change with increased productivity, employee engagement and responsible societal impact. It is filled with helpful inspiring stories of leadership and change from the real world and, bravely, the author?s own personal journey.

Challenging leaders to cultivate both their inner and outer skills necessary for success, Still Moving weaves together the ?being? and ?doing? states of leading change and emphasises the importance of a mindful stance and deep systemic perception within a leader. With the goal of collaborative, sustainable change, the book delves into a variety of important topics, including present-moment awareness, intentional response, edge and tension and emergent change. Compelling and provocative, Still Moving questions the conventional wisdom of much change theory and asks that leaders first work on their inner source in order to more effortlessly change the world around them.

ISBN

9781119-164920

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF AA 82 ROW 2017

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Author

McGoff, Chris

Place of Publication

New Jersey

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons, Inc

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 241 pp

Subjects

Knowledge

Health

Practice Guideline

Abstract

The "primes" are universal and unavoidable patterns of group behavior that emerge whenever people attempt to transform systems or collaborate to solve complex problems. Every change agent has felt their effect, but few can recognize, anticipate, and manage them. Unacknowledged, the primes can put any leadership agenda at risk. Once mastered, the primes become a force that drives intended outcomes. The Primes is a field manual for anyone ready to step up to serious challenges, predict and manage inevitable problems, create a brighter future, and produce extraordinary results.

An essential guide for 21st century problem solvers and change agents, The Primes unveils 46 universal secrets of how to:

Tackle complex problems successfully and deliver extraordinary results on time

Forge lasting consensus among competing interests and keep teams focused and productive

Recognize and eliminate the most destructive forces in an organization

Establish cultures of integrity

The Primes gives leaders the edge they need to succeed. Once the primes are revealed, you'll see them everywhere!

ISBN

9781118173275

Language

English

Call Number

REF KT 100 MCG 2012

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Author

Kirkpatrick, Jim D

Kayser, Wendy

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

AMACOM

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback, 239 pages

Subject

Leadership/Coach

Mindful Change

Workplace Learning

Abstract

While upbeat lingo abounds about ?complementing strategic objectives? and ?driving productivity,? the fact is that most training does not make a significant enough impact on business results, and when it does, training professionals fail to make a convincing case about the value added to the bottom line. The vaunted ?business partnership model? has yet to be realized―and in tough economic times, when the training budget is often the first to be cut, training is on trial for its very existence. Using a courtroom trial as a metaphor, Training on Trial seeks to get to the truth about why training fails and puts the business partnership model to work for real. Readers on both sides of the ?courtroom? will learn how to stop viewing training as a cost center, and bridge the gulf between what learning functions deliver and what business units need to execute their strategies. A thought-provoking read for trainers and business unit leaders alike, Training on Trial provides a new application of the Kirkpatrick Four-Level Evaluation Model and a multitude of tips and techniques that allow lessons learned to be put into action now.

Challenging leaders to cultivate both their inner and outer skills necessary for success, Still Moving weaves together the ?being? and ?doing? states of leading change and emphasises the importance of a mindful stance and deep systemic perception within a leader. With the goal of collaborative, sustainable change, the book delves into a variety of important topics, including present-moment awareness, intentional response, edge and tension and emergent change. Compelling and provocative, Still Moving questions the conventional wisdom of much change theory and asks that leaders first work on their inner source in order to more effortlessly change the world around them.

ISBN

9780-8144-38145

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF AA 83 KIR 2010

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