Community, communication and change

I've placed an emphasis on understanding these three terms in order to achieve successful change and improvement (see change communication) This discussion paper reflects my recent work and thinking on this issue

Click to download 'Of Oilrigs and Chainsaws'

Communications in community development

These papers include my Masters thesis on the role of communication in development, and the report of the DFID 'Digital Bridges' project highlighted as a case study

Click to download 'visual media in community development'

Click to download the report of the 'Digital Bridges' project

Theory and practice of change in organisations and communities

While business and organisation development may seem a very different field to community development, the same basic issues apply. This paper addresses organisational change and 'on the job learning' and applies the 'learning cycle' model.

Click to download 'The practice of learning and change'

Communities of Practice

The concept of 'communities of practice' is often relevant to organisational learning and change. Etienne Wenger, who developed the concept with Jean Lave, is a visiting professor at Manchester University and worked with a group of us in May 2007 on case studies from diverse fields. The SAB Global Networking case study was discussed as part of this workshop. His website carries information and links on the concept.

www.ewenger.com

SDC/ Alan Knight draft videos

A presentation by Dr Alan Knight which challenges businesses to take a significant role in achieving a 'one planet' economy. These videos were commissioned by the Sustainable Development Commission.

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