Linda Rising Ph.D.'s Books

Fearless Change

Patterns for Introducing New Ideas

By: Mary Lynn Paul Becker,Linda Rising Ph.D.,Mary Lynn Manns Ph.D.

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Fearless Change

Patterns for Introducing New Ideas

By: Mary Lynn Paul Becker,Linda Rising Ph.D.,Mary Lynn Manns Ph.D.

“All that have ever tried to impose change in their organization will immediately recognize and truly value the in-depth knowledge and experience captured in this book. It contains a collection of eye-openers that is a treasure chest for pioneers of new organizational ideas, A fantastic toolbox for use in future missions!” —Lise B. Hvatum, product development manager, Schlumberger “If you have need of changing your organization, and especially of introducing new techniques, then you want to understand what is in this book. It will help you avoid common pitfalls that doom many such projects and will show you a clear path to success. The techniques are derived from the experience of many individuals and organizations. Many are also fun to apply. This stuff is really cool—and really hot.” —Joseph Bergin, professor of computer science, Pace University, New York “If change is the only guarantee in life, why is it so hard to do? As this book points out, people are not so much resistant to change itself as they are to being changed. Mary Lynn and Linda have successfully used the pattern form to capture and present the recurring lessons of successful change efforts and have placed a powerful knowledge resource in the hands of their readers.” —Alan O'Callaghan, researcher, Software Technology Research Laboratory, De Montfort University, United Kingdom “The most difficult part of absorbing patterns, or any technology, into an organization is overcoming the people issues. The patterns in this book are the documentation of having gone through that experience, giving those that dare push the envelope a head start at success.”—David E. DeLano, IBM Pervasive Computing “If you have ever wondered how you could possibly foster any cultural changes in your organization, in this book you will find a lot of concrete advice for doing so. I recommend that everyone read this book who has a vast interest in keeping his or her organization flexible and open for cultural change.” —Jutta Eckstein, Independent Consultant, Objects In Action Author of Agile Software Development in the Large 48 Patterns for Driving and Sustaining Change in Your Organization Change. It's brutally tough to initiate, even harder to sustain. It takes too long. People resist it. But without it, organizations lose their competitive edge. Fortunately, you can succeed at making change. In Fearless Change, Mary Lynn Manns and Linda Rising illuminate 48 proven techniques, or patterns, for implementing change in organizations or teams of all sizes, and show you exactly how to use them successfully. Find out how to Understand the forces in your organization that drive and retard change Plant the seeds of change Drive participation and buy-in, from start to finish Choose an "official skeptic" to sharpen your thinking Make your changes appear less threatening Find the right timing and the best teaching moments Sustain your momentum Overcome adversity and celebrate success Inspired by the "pattern languages" that are transforming fields from software to architecture, the authors illuminate patterns for every stage of the change process: knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation. These flexible patterns draw on the experiences of hundreds of leaders. They offer powerful insight into change-agent behavior, organizational culture, and the roles of every participant. Best of all, they're easy to use—and they work!

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Pearson Education

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0132702541

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9780132702546

More Fearless Change

Strategies for Making Your Ideas Happen

By: Mary Lynn Manns Ph.D.,Linda Rising Ph.D.

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More Fearless Change

Strategies for Making Your Ideas Happen

By: Mary Lynn Manns Ph.D.,Linda Rising Ph.D.

63 New and Updated Patterns for Driving and Sustaining Change “The hard part of change is enlisting the support of other people. Whether a top manager interested in improving your organization’s results or a lone developer promoting a better way of working, this book will give you tools and ideas to help accomplish your goal.” –George Dinwiddie, independent coach and consultant, iDIA Computing, LLC “Keep the patterns in this book and Fearless Change handy. ... These patterns transformed me from an ineffective ‘voice in the wilderness’ to a valued collaborator.” –Lisa Crispin, co-author (with Janet Gregory) of Agile Testing and More Agile Testing In their classic work, Fearless Change, Mary Lynn Manns and Linda Rising interviewed successful leaders of change, identified 48 patterns for implementing change in teams of all sizes, and demonstrated how to use these techniques effectively. Now, in More Fearless Change the authors reflect on all they’ve learned about their original patterns in the past decade, and introduce 15 powerful, new techniques–all extensively validated by change leaders worldwide. Manns and Rising teach strategies that appeal to each individual’s logic (head), feelings (heart), and desire to contribute (hands)–the best way to motivate real change and sustain it for the long haul. Learn how to Focus on the best things you can achieve with limited resources Strategize to build flexible plans and go after low-hanging fruit Get help from the right people in the right ways Establish emotional connections that inspire motivation and imagination Create an “elevator pitch” that keeps everyone focused on what truly matters Build bridges, work with skeptics, soften resistance, and open minds Uncover easier paths towards change, and build on what already works Sustain momentum, provide time for reflection, and celebrate small successes More Fearless Change reflects a profound understanding of how real change happens: not instantaneously in response to top-down plans and demands, but iteratively, through small steps that teach from experience. Best of all, as thousands of change agents have already discovered, its patterns are easy to use–and they work.

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334

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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0133966747

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9780133966749

Renewing Female Balance

By: Linda Rector-Page,Linda R. Page,Page Linda Rector

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Renewing Female Balance

By: Linda Rector-Page,Linda R. Page,Page Linda Rector

Over 65% of Americans now use some form of alternative health care, from vitamins to massage therapy to herbal supplements. These succint, inexpensive Healthy Healing Library booklets by Linda Rector-Page, N.D., Ph.D. help people make informed choices.

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1884334245

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9781884334245

The Politics of Slavery

Fiery National Debates Fueled by the Slave Economy

By: Linda Jacobs Altman

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The Politics of Slavery

Fiery National Debates Fueled by the Slave Economy

By: Linda Jacobs Altman

Union troops dove for cover as cannons bombarded Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. The Civil War had erupted. For over eighty years, the hot issue of slavery had been debated. In The Politics of Slavery, author Linda Jacobs Altman carefully explains how both politics and the economy influenced America's decisions on slavery. Book jacket.

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132

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Enslow Publishing

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0766021505

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9780766021501

Annual Editions

Archaeology 01/02

By: Linda L. Hasten

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Annual Editions

Archaeology 01/02

By: Linda L. Hasten

This annually updated reader is a compilation of archaeology-related articles from sources such as Newsweek, Natural History, Archaeology and The Archaeologist at Work. Visit the student Web site, Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online) which is designed to support Annual Editions titles.

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244

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McGraw-Hill/Dushkin

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0072432861

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9780072432862

Challenging Children

A Puzzle to be Solved : Stories from Parents who Were Empowered by the Whole Child Institute

By: Linda Vettrus,Mary Topero,Lisa C. Ragsdale

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Challenging Children

A Puzzle to be Solved : Stories from Parents who Were Empowered by the Whole Child Institute

By: Linda Vettrus,Mary Topero,Lisa C. Ragsdale

Presents methods used by the Whole Child Institute to help children who manifest out of control or hyperactive behavior. These include diet modification, allergy desensitization, and structured environment.

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268

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0965471411

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9780965471411

A Million Truths

A Decade in China

By: Linda Jakobson

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A Million Truths

A Decade in China

By: Linda Jakobson

A result of hundreds of interviews with Chinese of all ages and of all ranks, this personal, wide-reaching, and intelligent book speaks on several topics with some startling conclusions. "As Far Eastern correspondent for a Finnish news magazine, Jakobson, a fluent speaker of Mandarin and the daughter of a Finnish diplomat, mingled freely with Chinese from all walks of life. Among her noteworthy observations: many, if not most, Chinese have second jobs, which they keep secret from their main employer; China's vastly underfunded education system is a shambles; the news media has been placed under strict control since the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre; clear-cut, ever-widening class divisions beset today's China. She's a wonderful writer, and her highly personal narrative is filled with genuine affection for the Chinese people -- and with contempt for a despotic regime that consigns hundreds of thousands to forced labour camps, and thousands to prison for voicing political dissent.

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356

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M. Evans

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0871319195

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9780871319197

The 7 Worst Things Good Parents Do

By: John Friel, Ph.D.,Linda Friel, M.A.

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The 7 Worst Things Good Parents Do

By: John Friel, Ph.D.,Linda Friel, M.A.

Psychologists John and Linda Friel have written an enormously readable and infinitely practical book that digs into some of the worst mistakes that parents make, with suggestions on how parents can change immediately. The Friels examine the seven most ineffective and self-defeating behaviors that parents display again and again. Working from the ideas that even small changes can have big results, the authors give parents concrete steps they can take to end the behaviors and improve the quality of their parenting. Whether readers are contemplating starting a family, have children who haven't entered school yet, are struggling with rebellious teenagers, or are empty-nesters wondering how they can be better parents to their grown children, they can't afford not to read this book. With the same clarity and concrete examples that have sold over 350,000 copies of their books, the Friels offer readers forty years of combined experience as practicing psychologists, and fifty years of combined experience as blended-family parents. This material has been field-tested in the authors' own household, with hundreds of their clients, and with thousands of their workshop and Clearlife Clinic participants. It will cause immediate changes in parents' behavior, and immediate improvement in the lives of their children.

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322

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HCI

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1558746684

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9781558746688

We Give Thanks

By: Linda Randall Wisdom

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We Give Thanks

By: Linda Randall Wisdom

We Give Thanks by Linda Randall Wisdom released on Apr 22, 1988 is available now for purchase.

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262

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Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin American Romance 90s

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0373162502

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9780373162505

Our Lives, Our Worlds

A Thematic Reader

By: Richard M. Shaw,Linda Cravens Fricker,Julie Bergman,Jo Wana Cavins

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Our Lives, Our Worlds

A Thematic Reader

By: Richard M. Shaw,Linda Cravens Fricker,Julie Bergman,Jo Wana Cavins

Organized around eight broad themes, Our Lives, Our Worlds includes more writing instruction than most readers.

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0155068733

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9780155068735

Fearless Change

Patterns for Introducing New Ideas

By: Mary Lynn Paul Becker,Linda Rising Ph.D.,Mary Lynn Manns Ph.D.

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Patterns for Introducing New Ideas

By: Mary Lynn Paul Becker,Linda Rising Ph.D.,Mary Lynn Manns Ph.D.

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Fearless Change

Fearless Change

More Fearless Change

More Fearless Change

Renewing Female Balance

Renewing Female Balance

The Politics of Slavery

The Politics of Slavery

Annual Editions

Annual Editions

Challenging Children

Challenging Children

A Million Truths

A Million Truths

The 7 Worst Things Good Parents Do

The 7 Worst Things Good Parents Do

We Give Thanks

We Give Thanks

Our Lives, Our Worlds

Our Lives, Our Worlds

Fearless Change

Fearless Change

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