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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Connexions LibraryBlocking Progress: Consensus Decision Making In The Anti-Nuclear Movement  Ryan, Howard Article 1983 Howard Ryan maintains that consensus is wrong in principle and in practice: "The problem is not so much that individuals are being irresponsible or somehow abusing the consensus process. The problem l... Calling All Radicals: How Grassroots Organizers Can Help Save Our Democracy Thompson, Gabriel Book 2007 Thompson argues that we can reclaim our democracy through grassroots organizing. Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 1 - Fall 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Consensus decision-making: Connexipedia Article Article 2010 Article about the group decision making process known as consensus decision-making. Critique of Nonviolent Politics: From Mahatma Gandhi to the Anti-Nuclear Movement Ryan, Howard Book 1984 Ryan accepts that sometimes nonviolence can be effective, but says that sometimes it is not: "a principled insistence on nonviolence can in some circumstances be dangerous to progressive social moveme... Educating for a Change Arnold, Rick, Burke, Bev, James, Carl, Martin, D'Arcy, Thomas, Barb Book 1991 For the authors of Ecuating for a Change, genuine democracy does not happen solely through our political and educational work. Democratic processes and practices are essential elements in achieving a ... How to Make Union Meetings Interesting and Useful Parker, Mike; Gruelle, Martha Article 2016 Meetings should give members a sense of power by bringing them together. They can see and feel that they are not alone, that others have similar problems, and that others have found solutions. They ca... It Ain't the Meeting Its The Motion Devon, Alexandra Article A guide to conducting productive and inclusive meetings in the context of social change. Let the People Decide: Neighbourhood Organizing in America Robert, Fisher Book 1994 A history of neighbourhood-based community organizing in the United States. Managing Wastes: A Guide to Citizens' Involvement Jackson, John, Wallace, Barbara Book 1985 Second editon of booklet first published in 1984, outling how citizens can involve themselves in decision-making about waste management.
... A Manual for Group Facilitators Auvine, Brian; Densmore, Betsy; Extrom, Mary; Poole, Scott; Shanklin, Michel Book 1977 Meeting Collectively Connexions Collective Article 1983 The Connexions collective describes its way of holding meetings and recent changes to its meeting process. On Organization Wetzel, Tom Article Discusses the democratic organizational forms appropriate to libertarian socialist organizations.
One Vote for Democracy: Consensus vs. democracy Diemer, Ulli Article 1986 Makes the case that the democratic model is better than the consensus model for activist group decision-making. Organize! Organizing for Social Change Bobo, Kim; Kendall, Jerry; Max, Steve Book 1996 A guide to community organizing with attention to specific tasks such as hosting meetings, public speaking and making partnerships with other activist groups. Overcoming Male Oppression Article 1982 People join a social change movement in order to alleviate an external problem. Too often we are confronted with the same kind of behaviour we find in our everyday lives. We are all too often stifled ... Pragmatics of Community Organization: First Edition Lee, Bill Book 1986 Information on how to plan action, how to organize meetings, how to train participants for action, how to negotiate, and how to end a particular exercise in community organization. Resource Manual for A Living Revolution: A Handbook of Skills & Tools for Social Change Activists Coover, Virginia, Deacon, Ellen, Esser, Charles, Moore, Christopher Book 1977 A manual for people who are concerned or angered by the deterioration of our society and who, because they have some sense that their efforts can have an effect on change, are looking for tools to tra... The Theology of Consensus Kauffman, L.A. Article 2015 Consensus decision-making has dominated social movements for forty years. Let’s try something different. Outside of small-group settings, consensus process is unwieldy, off-putting, tiresome, and inef... The Tyranny of Structurelessness Freeman, Jo Article 1970 Contrary to what we would like to believe, there is no such thing as a "structureless" group. Any group of people of whatever nature that comes together for any length of time for any purpose will ine... What is Consensus? Article 1984 Consensus evolved from the meeting process of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It is a non-violent way for people to relate to each other as and in a group. Successful use of a consensus pr... Why Consensus Decision-making Won't Work for Grassroots Unionism Wetzel, Tom Article 2009 Wetzel contrasts consensus decision-making with democratic decision-making to explain why the latter is more suited to activist groups. Working Collectively Women's Self-Help Network for Change Book 1984 A handbook for people wishing to form collectives, or established collectives seeking solutions to problems such as power imbalances, conflict meditation, and setting priorities. Working for Peace: A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools Wollman, Neil (ed.) Book 1985 A survey of the attitudes and tools that can be used in working for peace. Sources LibraryAttending a Meeting - How you can Play a Role in its Success Robicheau, Colette 2010 From job interviews to strategy sessions, it's important to make a good impression in any meeting. Making a good impression starts with careful planning and preparation. Event Planning Allen, Judy 2000 A blueprint for planning and executing special events with flair and without any unexpected surprises and expenses. Proven Methods for Planning more Efficient, Productive Meetings Robicheau, Colette 2010 Meetings can be highly effective for addressing issues or achieving your organization's goals. They also have the potential to consume time and energy better spent elsewhere without careful planning a... |
