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Record Nr.

UNINA9910812038103321

Autore

Gruber James S. <1950->

Titolo

Building community : twelve principles for a healthy future / / James S. Gruber

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Gabriola Island, British Columbia : , : New Society Publishers, , [2020]

©2020

ISBN

1-55092-725-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (354 pages)

Disciplina

307

Soggetti

Community leadership

community life

Social participation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- 1. Challenges to our communities : growing local leadership -- 2. Principle A : Involve everyone -- 3. Principle B : Work together -- 4. Principle C : Protect resources and promote fairness -- 5. Principle D : Be transparent -- 6. Principle E : Support research -- 7. Principle F : Delegate and empower -- 8. Principle G : Earn trust -- 9. Principle H : Embrace feedback -- 10. Principle I : Practice leadership -- 11. Principle J : Decide together -- 12. Principle K : Strengthen the foundation -- 13. Principle L : Resolve conflicts -- 14. A toolbox of leadership strategies.

Sommario/riassunto

"Building Community is a practical guide for local leaders working to build equitable, healthy, and sustainable communities. Featuring a chapter covering each of 12 Guiding Principles common to thriving communities, the book includes rich case studies and leaderships tools."--