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Mann, Dale – 1977
The reconciliation of federal purposes (to bring change to those who do and those who don't welcome it) with a user-driven system (a system that maximizes user self-determination) is the basic paradox analyzed in this speech. One of the principles of organizational development is that unless the individual's perceived self-interest can be engaged,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Federal Aid
Evans, John E. – 2001
This report highlights initiatives and accomplishments of the National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Resource Center on Cultural Competency and a related consortium of 12 states and the District of Columbia from October 1992 through September 1995. Following an introductory section, the first chapter focuses on the role of the National MCH…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Consortia, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education
Civil Service Commission, Washington, DC. – 1977
This publication is fifth in a series of technical assistance papers intended to assist Federal agency personnel in the design and implementation of executive personnel management programs. This document focuses primarily upon team building, one of a variety of techniques of organization development designed to improve the way in which work is…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Federal Programs, Helping Relationship
Crocker, Stephen; Sperlich, Peter W. – 1978
This report describes the following aspects of the non-profit organization (NPO) program of the Emergency School Aid Act (ESAA): (1) the demographic characteristics of NPOs; (2) the types of organizations funded under ESAA-NPO programs; (3) the function of the formal NPO advisory committee compared with school district or community participation…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Involvement, Community Programs
Anderson, Frank; And Others – 1975
The Satellite Technology Demonstration (STD), through its unique field services network (the STD's Utilization Component), was able to develop and insure Project credibility among its many regional, state, and local participants. How the field service mechanism was used to maintain positive relationships between the STD and its many constituents…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Change Strategies, Communications Satellites, Coordination
Deal, Terrence E.; Nutt, Samuel C. – 1979
Compiled for school administrators who must initiate or respond to external mandate for change, this guide draws on the experiences of 10 rural school districts that participated in the federally funded Experimental Schools (ES) program for perspectives that can be used in the successful management of change efforts in school districts. Organized…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Conflict Resolution
National Alliance of Business, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1981
This handbook, developed by the National Alliance of Business, is designed as a tool for Private Industry Councils (PICs) in promoting permanent partnerships between public and private interests in training and employing the disadvantaged. Basic information on roles, organizational issues, and program activities of the PIC are considered in four…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cooperation, Cooperative Education, Disadvantaged
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1979
The Strengthening Developing Institutions of Higher Education Program--under Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965--is evaluated. The program is intended to assist institutions struggling for survival and isolated from the main currents of academic life. More than 800 institutions had participated in this Office of Education (OE) program…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Change Strategies, Developing Institutions, Educational Improvement
Comings, John, Ed.; Garner, Barbara, Ed.; Smith, Cristine, Ed. – 2001
This document contains eight papers on adult learning and literacy research and practice. "The Year 1999 in Review" (Dave Speights) presents an overview of adult learning and literacy research funding, policy, and activities in 1999. "Making Sense of Critical Pedagogy in Adult Literacy Education" (Sophie C. Degener) details a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy