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Barbara Benedict Bunker, Billie T. Alban, Large Group Interventions : Engaging the Whole System for Rapid Change, Jossey-Bass, 1996

A review of the various methods of large systems change, such as Search Conferences and Future Search. Good for figuring out which approach is best for you.

David L. Cooperrider, Diana L. Whitney and Jacqueline Stavros, Appreciative Inquiry Handbook: The First in a Series of AI Workbooks for Leaders of Change, Lakeshore Communications, 2003

The how-to book for Appreciative Inquiry (AI), by the originator of the method. Taking a positive approach has proven this method very successful.

Dannemiller Tyson Associates, Whole-Scale Change: Unleashing the Magic in Organizations, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2000

Describes the Dannemiller approach to whole systems change. Uses a lot of 'consultant-speak' but still is useful.

Dannemiller Tyson Associates, Whole-Scale Change Toolkit, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2000

The practical toolkit for Dannemiller's approach to whole systems change. Describes in detail how to run workshops, etc.

Tom Devane and Peggy Holman (Editors), The Change Handbook: Group Methods for Shaping the Future, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1999

An excellent summary of all the major large-group methods of conferencing and change, all written by the key authors in the field. Beautifully and practically presented. A key work if you're looking to understand this field.

Merrelyn Emery, Ronald E. Purser, The Search Conference : A Powerful Method for Planning Organizational Change and Community Action, Jossey-Bass, 1996

The original book and approach for large system change, used widely and particularly in social community situations. How to do it is fully and clearly described.

Robert W. Jacobs, Real-Time Strategic Change, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1997

A good description of Jacob's approach to changing large systems involving hundreds or more people.

Harrison Owen, Open Space Technology: A User's guide, Berrett-Koehler, 1997

A comprehensive guide to Open Space by the originator of the field. A must-have for anyone considering using this approach to creating effective dialogue.

Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff, Future Search, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2000

A very practical book on the much-used Future Search method of large-system change, with clear descriptions, examples and photos of conferences in action.

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