The Community Leadership Handbook: Framing Ideas, Building Relationships, and Mobilizing Resources

Tools for people seeking to improve their communitiesThis significant guide puts the tools of democracy into everyone's hands. Based on the best of Blandin Foundation's 20-year experience in developing community leaders, it gives community members - like yourself - the tools to bring people together to make changes. Here are some of the useful resources you'll find:Identifying Community AssetsCommunity Problem AnalysisAccessing Community DataAppreciative InquiryTranslating Vision to ActionInterpersonal Communication for LeadersManaging Interpersonal Conflict as a LeaderBuilding Social Capital Across CulturesNetwork Mapping: Locating Your Social CapitalStakeholders AnalysisBuilding CoalitionsBuilding Effective Community TeamsRecruiting and Sustaining VolunteersGetting the Most from Your Meetings