Ideas for a Better World
Leading Change Through Policymaking
Richard Hill,
Alanna Gluck,
Ture Hinrichsen,
Zareen Bharucha,
Alexandra K,
Dr Ghina M. Halabi,
Hasiba Begum Amin,
PHILIP GICHANA,
Matthew G. O'Neill,
and
Lusine Manukyan
Richard Hill,
Alanna Gluck,
Ture Hinrichsen,
Zareen Bharucha,
Alexandra K,
Dr Ghina M. Halabi,
Hasiba Begum Amin,
PHILIP GICHANA,
Matthew G. O'Neill,
and
Lusine Manukyan
Topics Covered
- What is policy?
- Who makes policy change?
- How to use passion and purpose
- Your role in making policy change
- Hearing from experts, world leaders and young people who have made change in the world
- Evidence in policymaking
- How to use evidence
- Different kinds of evidence
- Policy creation processes
- Policy making tactics
- “Policy windows” and the best time to take action
- What are stakeholders?
- How to understand and influence others to make change
- Communication and influence
- How to define and communicate your “vision” for change
- Actions, tools and tactics to help you plan your policy
- How to achieve long-term impact
- Key things to consider as you are planning your path to change
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This thought-provoking book explores the paradoxes and challenges of policymaking. It offers a unique perspective on the political dynamics and cognitive biases that influence policy decisions.
This authoritative handbook brings together leading scholars from around the world to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of public policy. It covers a wide range of topics, including policy analysis, evaluation, and implementation.
This Nobel Prize-winning work explores the conditions under which individuals and groups can successfully cooperate to manage common resources. It offers valuable insights for policymakers and researchers interested in designing effective policies for collective action.
Examines the role of experts in policymaking, exploring how their knowledge and influence shape policy decisions. It raises important questions about the legitimacy and accountability of experts in the policy process.
This seminal work provides a rigorous framework for designing and conducting qualitative research in social sciences. While it does not specifically focus on policymaking, its insights on research design and causal inference are highly relevant to policy analysts and researchers.
This comparative study examines public policy across different countries, exploring the factors that shape policy choices and outcomes. It provides valuable insights into the similarities and differences in policymaking processes around the world.
This accessible textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of public policy and administration. It covers the key concepts, theories, and institutions involved in the policymaking process.
This comprehensive handbook provides a state-of-the-art overview of policy evaluation, covering the latest theories, methods, and practices. It is an essential resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.
This German-language textbook provides a solid introduction to policy analysis, covering the key concepts, theories, and methods used in the field. Written in an accessible style, it is suitable for students and practitioners alike.
Going beyond traditional leadership theories, this book emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence for effective leadership, providing tools for identifying, understanding, and managing emotions.
This popular guidebook offers practical principles and insights for building and maintaining effective leadership in various contexts, including business, non-profits, and personal life.
This bestselling book examines the factors that distinguish exceptional organizations, offering lessons and principles for achieving sustained business success.
This timely book analyzes the leadership challenges faced during and after crises, offering practical advice for navigating these turbulent periods effectively.
This influential work explores the challenges of leading in uncertain and complex environments, emphasizing the need for adaptability, inquiry, and collaboration.
This classic work explores the challenges of innovation in established organizations and provides a framework for understanding and overcoming the barriers to successful innovation.
While not specifically focused on leadership, this book offers valuable insights into the psychology of change and provides practical strategies for overcoming resistance and driving successful transformations.
Through extensive research and case studies, this book identifies five essential leadership practices that contribute to organizational success.
This thought-provoking book challenges traditional assumptions about motivation and offers insights into what truly drives people to perform at their best.
Kotter's seminal work offers a practical framework for leading and managing organizational change, providing valuable insights for those navigating complex transformations.
This comprehensive textbook provides a foundational overview of leadership theories, styles, and practices, making it an ideal starting point for those seeking a broad understanding of the subject.
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