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    Development Design
    General
    Economic dimension
    Ecological dimension
    Socio-cultural dimension (incl. Target groups, Gender and Participation)
    Political-institutional dimension

    Project Cycle Management: Planning:
    Planning
    Logical Frameworks Planning

    Project Cycle Management: Implementation
    General
    Monitoring
    Evaluation

    Facilitation
    A general list



    Further reading on Development Design - General:
    • Corbridge, Stuart. ed. 1995. Development studies: a reader. London: Edward Arnold. 475 p. ISBN 0-340-61452-8.

    • Loewenson, Rene and Alan Whiteside. 2001. HIV/AIDS: implications for poverty reduction. Background paper prepared for the United Nations Development Programme for the UN General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS, 25-27 June 2001. 27 p.
    • Rauch, Theo, ed. 1993 Regional rural development RRD update: elements of a strategy for implementing the RRD concept in a changed operational context. Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ); Technical Coperation - Federal Republic of Germany. 178 p. Schriftenreihe der GTZ, 239. ISBN 3-88085-496-3.

    Further reading on the Economic dimension of Development Design:

    • Barnett, Tony. 1988. Sociology and development. London; New York: Routledge. ISBN 0-415-07871-7. (Chapter 1: "Feeling the effects of development", chapter 2: "Development theory: the light of experience"; Chapter 9: "Defining and measuring development").
    • Burkey, Stan. 1993. People first: a guide to self-reliant, participatory rural development. London: Zed Books. ISBN 1-85649-082-3. (Chapter 2: "What is development?").
    • The development dictionary; a guide to knowledge as power. 1992. Edited by Wolfgang Sachs. London: Zed Books. ISBN 1-85649-044-0 (especially the sections on "Market", "Needs", "Production", "Standard of living").
    • Ekins, Paul, Mayer Hillman and Robert Hutchinson. 1992. Wealth beyond measure: an atlas of new economics. London: Gaia Books. ISBN 1-85675-050-7. (especially the sections on "The market and the state", "Money and resource flows", "Measuring wealth creation", "Adjusted national product").
    • Friedman, John. 1992. Empowerment: the politics of alternative development. Cambridge: Blackwell. ISBN 1-55786-300-8 (Chapter 3: "Rethinking the economy").
    • Harper, Malcolm. 1998. The new middlewomen: profitable banking through on-lending groups. London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
    • Korten, David C. Getting to the 21st century: voluntary action and the global agenda. West Hartford, CT: Kumarian Press, 1990. ISBN 0-931816-84-X.

    • Korten, David C. 1993. People-centred development: alternative for a world in crisis. International Organisation Development Association journal 1 (1): 25-39.
    • Robertson, James. 1989. Future wealth: a new economics for the 21st century. London: Cassell. 178 p. ISBN 0-304-31933-3.

    • Schumacher, E.F. 1963. Small is beautiful: a study of economics as if people mattered. London: Abacus. 255 p. ISBN 0-349-13132-5.

    • Webster, Andrew. 1990. An introduction to the sociology of development. 2nd ed. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-49508-x.
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    Further reading on the Ecological dimension of Development Design:

    Background reading on environment and development:

    • Capra, Fritjof. 1996. The web of life: a new scientific understanding of living systems. New York: Anchor Books; Doubleday. 347 p. ISBN 0-385-47676-0.

    • Carson, Rachel. 1994. Silent spring. (originally published 1962). Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-395-68329-7.

    • The development dictionary: a guide to knowledge as power. 1992. Edited by Wolfgang Sachs. London: Zed Books. ISBN 1-85649-044-0 (section on "Environment").
    • The environment: mobilizing and organizing for a sustainable planet: thinking globally, acting locally: special focus. OD debate 8, 2 (June 2001). 35 p. ISSN 1025-1073.
    • Ehrlich, Anne H. and Paul R. 1987. Earth. New York: Franklin Watts. ISBN 0-531-15036-4.

    • Golley, Frank Benjamin. 1993. A history of the ecosystem concept in ecology: more than the sum of the parts. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press. ISBN 0-300-05546-3.
    • Granfelt, TiiaRiitta, ed. 1999. Managing the globalized environment: local strategies to secure livelihoods. London: Intermediate Technology Publications. 192 p. ISBN 1-85339-4513.
    • Gupta, Avijit. 1988. Ecology and development in the Third World. 2nd ed. London, New York: Routledge. 125 p. ISBN 0-415-15192-9.
    • Lovelock, James E. 1988. The Ages of Gaia: a biography of our living earth. Oxford: O.U.P. ISBN 0-19-21770-2. also 2nd ed. 1995. ISBN 0-19-286180-8.

    • Markandya, Anil, Renat Perelet, Pamela Mason and Tim Taylor. 2001. Dictionary of environmental economics. London: Earthscan. 196 p. ISBN 1-85383-529-3.
    • McHarg, I.L. 1969. Design with nature. New York: Natural History Press.
    • Ndione, Emmanuel, et al. 1995. The future of community lands: human resources. London: Intermediate Technology Publications. 236 p. ISBN 1-85339-248-0.
    • Odum, Eugene P. 1993. Ecology and our endangered life-support systems. 2nd ed. Sunderland, Mass.: Sinauer.
    • Reid, David. 1995. Sustainable development: an introductory guide. London: Earthscan. 192 p. ISBN 1-85383-241-3.
    • Sessions, George., ed. 1995. Deep ecology for the 21st century. Boston, Mass.: Shambhala. ISBN 1-57062-049-0.

    • Tacconi, Luca. 2000. Biodiversity and ecological economics: participation, values and resources management. London: Earthscan. ISBN 1-85383-676-1.
    • United Nations Development Programme. 1992. Handbook and guidelines for environmental management and sustainable development. New York.

    • Vikela: Farmer Support Group newsletter: Issue on "Natural Resource Management" (November/December 1999). Available from: Farmer Support Group, University of Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa.
    • Wilson, E.O. 1992. The diversity of life. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-21298-3.
    • Wilson, E.O. and Frances M. Peter, eds. 1988. Biodiversity. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences Press. ISBN 0-309-03783-2.

    • World Bank. Environmental assessment sourcebook. http://www.worldbank.org
    • Worldwatch Institute. 2002. State of the world 2002: progress towards a sustainable society. London: Earthscan. 288 p. ISBN 1853838780.
    • Worster, Donald. 1985. Nature's economy: a history of ecological ideas. New York: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-26792-7.

    • Wright, R. Michael and David Western, eds. 1994. Natural connections: perspectives on community-based conservation. Washington, DC: Island Press. 480 p. ISBN 1-55963-346-8.

    Environmental Impact Assessment:

    • Canter, L.W. 1996. Environmental Impact Assessment. New York: McGraw-Hill.
    • Formby, John. 1990. The politics of environmental impact assessment. Impact assessment bulletin 8: 191-196

    • Rees, William E. 1988. A role for environmental assessment in achieving sustainable development. Environmental impact assessment review 8: 273-291.
    • Vanclay, F. and Bronstein, D.A. eds. 1995. Environmental and social impact assessment. Chichester, England: John Wiley.
    • Wathern, P. ed. 1992. Environmental impact assessment: theory and practice. London: Routledge.


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    Further reading on the Socio-cultural dimension of Development Design:

    Target groups

    • Corbridge, Stuart. ed. 1995. Development studies: a reader. London: Edward Arnold. 475 p. ISBN 0-340-61452-8. Section Three: How poor people survive: the weapons of the weak. pp174-255.
    • Max-Neef, Manfred A. 1991. Human scale development: conception, application and further reflections. New York; London: Apex Press. 114 p. ISBN 0-945257-35-X.
    • Ndione, Emmanuel, et al. 1995. The future of community lands: human resources. London: Intermediate Technology Publications. 236 p. ISBN 1-85339-248-0.
    • Seabrook, Jeremy. 1993. Victims of development: resistance and alternatives. London: Verso. 250 p. ISBN 0-86091-611-1.

      Gender

    • Feldstein, Hilary Sims and Janice Jiggins, eds. 1994. Tools for the field: methodologies handbook for gender analysis in agriculture. London: Intermediate Technology Publications. 288 p. ISBN 1-85339-244-8
    • Guijt, Irene and Meera Kaul Shah, eds. 1998. The myth of community: gender issues in participatory development. London: Intermediate Technology. ISBN 1-85339-421-1.
    • Williams, Suzanne, Janet Seed and Adelina Mwau. 1994. The Oxfam gender training manual. Oxford: Oxfam.

      Participation:

    • Burkey, Stan. 1993. People first: a guide to self-reliant, participatory rural development. London: Zed Books 1993. ISBN 1-85649-082-3 (chapter 3: especially the section on "What do we mean by participation?").

    • Chambers, Robert. 1995. Participatory rural appraisal and South Africa: an interview with Robert Chambers, conducted and transcribed by Michael Randel. In Two articles focusing on participatory approaches. pp. 11-17. Durban: Olive Information Service. 17 p. AVOCADO series 06/95.

    • Chambers, Robert 1983. Rural development: putting the last first, London: Longman. ISBN 0-582-64443-7.
    • Chambers, Robert 1997. Whose reality counts?: putting the first last. Londond: ITDG Publciations. 297 p. ISBN 1-85339-386-X.
    • Engelhardt, Eva, Oswald, Karin. 1995. Toolbook for gender sensitive participatory extension approaches in the Phillipines and elsewhere. Eschborn: GTZ.

    • The development dictionary: a guide to knowledge as power. Edited by Wolfgang Sachs. London: Zed Books, 1992. ISBN 1-85649-044-0. (section on "Participation").
    • Feuerstein, Marie-Thérèse. 1986. Partners in evaluation: evaluating development and community programmes with participants. London: Macmillan. 196 p. ISBN 0-333-42261-9
    • Forster, Reiner, ed. 1996. ZOPP marries PRA?: participatory learning and action - a challenge for our services and institutions: workshop documentation. Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) Strategic Corporate Development Unit; Quality Assurance Group. 120 p.

    • Gernmann, Dorsi; Gohl, Eberhard; Schwarz, Burckhard. 1996. Participatory Impact Monitoring. Eschborn: GATE/ GTZ, 1996.
    • Greenwood, Laura et al., eds. 1999. PLA notes: participatory learning and action. London: International Institute for Environment and Development.

    • Jiggins, Janice; Sims Feldstein, Hilary. 1994. Tools for the field: methodologies handbook for gender analysis in agriculture. Connecticut: Kumarian Press. ISBN1-56549-028-2.
    • Kruger, Erna. 1996. Farmer to Farmer: a story of innovation and solidarity. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: Farmer Support Group. ISBN 1-86840-238-x.

    • Moser, Caroline O. N. 1989. Community participation in urban projects in the Third World. Progress in planning.32: 71-133. ISSN 0305-9006.
    • Mukherjee, Amitava, ed. 1995. Participatory rural appraisal: methods and applications in rural planning. New Delhi: Vikas. 433 p. ISBN 0-7069-8466-8
    • Nelson, Nici and Susan Wright, eds. 1995. Power and participatory development: theory and practice. London: Intermediate Technology Publications. 225 p. ISBN 1-85339-241-3.
    • Pretty, Jules N.; Guijt, Irene; Thompson, John; Scoones, Ian. 1995. A trainer's guide for participatory learning and action: London: International Institute for Environment and Development. ISBN 1-89982-500-2

    • Rahman, M. D. Anisur. 1993. People's self-development: perspectives on participatory action research: a journey through experience. London; New Jersey: Zed Books; Dhaka: University Press. 234 p. ISBN 1-85649-080-7.
    • Servicio de informacion mesoamericano sobre agricultura sustenible: La canasta metodologica. Managua: Nicaragua, 1995.
    • Thomas, John Clayton. 1995. Public participation in public decisions: new skills and strategies for public managers. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 211 p. ISBN 0-7879-0129-6
    • Wright, Susan and Nici Nelson, eds. 1994. Power and participatory development: theory and practice. London: Intermediate Technology Publications. 208 p. ISBN 1-85339-241-3.
    • Woodhill, Jim; Robins, Lisa. 1996. Participatory evaluation for landcare and catchment groups: a guide for facilitators. Canberra: Greening Australia.
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    Further reading on the Political-institutional dimension of Development Design:

    • Clark, John. 1991. Democratising development: the role of voluntary organisations. London: Earthscan. ISBN 1-85383-087-9.
    • Edwards, Michael and Alan Fowler, eds. 2002. The Earthscan reader on NGO management. London: Earthscan. 478 p. ISBN 1-85383-848-9.
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    Further reading on Project Cycle Management: Planning:

    Planning:

    • Crehan, Kate and Achim Von Oppen, eds. 1994. Planners and history: negotiating 'development' in rural Zambia. Zambia: Multimedia. 319 p. ISBN 9982-30-056-3.

    • Gharajedaghi, Jamshid, in collaboration with Russell L. Ackoff. 1986. A prologue to national development planning. New York: Greenwood Press. 210 p. ISBN 0-313-25285-8.

      Logical Frameworks Planning:

    • Commission of the European Communities. Evaluation Unit.1993. Manual: Project Cycle Management: integrated approach and logical framework. N.p.: The Unit. 65 p
    • Forster, Reiner, ed. 1996. ZOPP marries PRA?: participatory learning and action - a challenge for our services and institutions: workshop documentation. Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) Strategic Corporate Development Unit; Quality Assurance Group. 120 p.
    • Helming, Stefan and Michael Goebel. 1997. ZOPP: Objectives-oriented Project Planning: a planning guide for new and ongoing projects and programmes. Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) Strategic Corporate Development Unit. 32 p.
    • Lohmeier, Jochen. 1995b. ZOPP update. Berlin: Gesellschaft für Communication, Organisation, Management, Interkultur Training mbH (COMIT). 141 p.
    • Norwegian Agency for Development Co-operation (NORAD). 1992. The Logical Framework Approach (LFA): handbook for objectives-oriented planning. 2nd ed. 109 p.
    • Thaw, Davine and Michael Randel. 1998. Project planning for development. Durban, South Africa: Olive Publications. 87 p.
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    Further reading on Project Cycle Management: Implementation:

    General

    • Lang, Harald and Hans-Dieter Drechsler. 1989. Managing on-site project implementation: a guideline. Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH. 165 p. Sonderpublikation der GTZ, 204. ISBN 3-88085-358-4.
    • Lohmeier, Jochen. 1995a. Steering project implementation: manual. Berlin: Gesellschaft für Communication, Organisation, Management, Interkultur Training mbH (COMIT). 73 p.
    • Pratt, Brian and Jo Boyden, eds. 1985. The field directors' handbook: an Oxfam manual for development workers. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press for Oxfam. 512 p. ISBN 0-85598-073-7.
    • Randel, Micahael. 2001. Planning for Implementation. Durban, South Africa: Olive Publications. 104 p.

      Monitoring:

    • Klinger, Erich and Volker Steigerwald. 1998. Project monitoring: an orientation for Technical Cooperation projects. Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) Strategic Corporate Development Unit. 28 p.

      Evaluation:

    • Bhola, H.S. 1990. Evaluating "Literacy for Development" projects, programs and campaigns: evaluation planning, design and implementation and utilization of evaluation results. Hamburg: UNESCO Institute for Education; Bonn: German Foundation for International Development. 306 p. UIE handbooks and reference books, 3. ISBN 92-820-1059-7.
    • Bickel, Kenneth L. 1986. Organizing evaluation to improve the performance of a non-profit organization. In Wholey, Joseph S., Mark A. Abrahamson and Christopher Bellavita, eds.. Performance credibility: developing excellence in public and non-profit organizations. pp. 17-34. Lexington, Mass.; Toronto: Lexington Books; D.C. Heath. 307 p. ISBN 0-669-11037-X.
    • Feuerstein, Marie-Thérèse. 1986. Partners in evaluation: evaluating development and community programmes with participants. London: Macmillan. 196 p. ISBN 0-333-42261-9.
    • Guba, Egon G. and Yvonna S. Lincoln. 1987. The countenances of fourth-generation evaluation: description, judgement and negotiation. In Palumbo, Dennis J., ed. The politics of program evaluation. pp. 202-234. Newbury Park, Ca.: Sage. 309 p. Sage yearbooks in politics and public policy. ISBN 0-8039-2737-1
    • Guba, Egon G. and Yvonna S. Lincoln. 1989. Fourth generation evaluation. Newbury Park, Ca.: Sage. 294 p. ISBN 0-8039-3235-9.
    • Marsden, David, Peter Oakley and Brian Pratt. 1994. Measuring the process: guidelines for evaluating social development. Oxford: Intrac. 178 p. ISBN 1-897748-06-X.
    • Mohr, Lawrence B. 1995. Impact analysis for program evaluation. 2nd edition. Thousand Oaks, Ca.: Sage. 311 p. ISBN 0-8039-5936-2.
    • Mulusa, Tom. 1990. Evaluation research for beginners: a practical study guide. Bonn: German Foundation for International Development, Education, Science and Documentation Centre. 354 p. DSE-DOK 1608 C/a.
    • Narayan, Deepa. 1993. Participatory evaluation: tools for managing change in water and sanitation. Washington: World Bank. 122 p. World Bank technical paper; 207. ISBN 0-8213-2477-2
    • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 1988. Evaluation in developing countries: a step in dialogue. Paris: OECD. 46 p. ISBN 92-64-13071-3
    • Pfohl, Jacob. 1986. Participatory evaluation: a users guide. New York: Private Agencies Collaborating Together (PACT) for United States Agency for International Development/Sri Lanka. 81 p.
    • Salmen, Lawrence F. 1987. Listen to the people: participant-observer evaluation of development projects. New York: Oxford University Press for the World Bank. 149 p. ISBN 0-19-520545-6.
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    Further reading on Facilitation

    A general list

    Note: This list includes resources used by the Baobab team in their work and in compiling the Baobab FACILITATION learning materials. It also includes those used by the staff of Olive (Organisation Development and Training), in Durban, South Africa, in their work with groups in Africa.

    • Argyris, Chris. 2000. On organizational learning. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.464 p. ISBN 0-631-21309-0.

    • Binney, George and Colin Williams. 1997. Leaning into the future: changing the way people change organisations. London: Nicholas Brealey. 180 p. ISBN 1-85788-083-8.

    • Burgoon, Michael, Judee K. Heston and James McCroskey. 1974. Small group communication: a functional approach. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 217 p.ISBN 0030110610.

    • Burgoyne, John, Mike Pedler and Tom Boydell. 1994. Towards the learning company: concepts and practices. London: McGraw-Hill. 246 p. ISBN 0-07-707802-0.

    • Buzan, Tony with Barry Buzan. 1995. The Mind Map book. Rev. ed. London: BBC Books.320 p. ISBN 0-563-37101-3.

    • Buzan, Tony. 2001. The power of creative intelligence. London: Thorsons; Harper Collins.150 p. ISBN 0-7255-4050-7.

    • Buzan, Tony. 1983. Use both sides of your brain. New York: E.P. Dutton.156 p. ISBN 0-525-48229-6.

    • Buzan, Tony. 1989. Use your head. London: BBC Books. 154 p.ISBN 0-563-20811-2.

    • Cameron, Esther. 2001. Facilitation made easy: practical tips to improve meetings & workshops. 2nd ed. London: Kogan Page.161 p. ISBN 0-7494-3608-5.

    • Casey, David. 1993. Managing learning in organizations. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. 102 p.ISBN 0-335-15657-6.

    • Capra, Fritjof. 1996. The web of life: a new scientific understanding of living systems. New York: Anchor Books; Doubleday. 347 p. ISBN 0-385-47676-0. 

    • Chatterjee, Debashis. 1998. Leading consciously: a pilgrimage toward self-mastery. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann. 221 p.ISBN 0-7506-9864-0.

    • Chawla, Sarita and John Renesch. 1995. Learning organisations: developing cultures for tomorrow’s workplace. Oregon: Productivity Press. 547 p. ISBN 1-56327-110-9.

    • Clark, Neil. 1991. Managing personal learning and change: a trainer’s guide. London: McGraw-Hill. 133 p. ISBN 0-07-707344-4.

    • Corey, Marianne Schneider and Gerald Corey. 1992. Groups: process and practice. 4th ed. California: Brooks/ Cole. 439 p. ISBN 0534161227.

    • Costley, Dan L. and Ralph Todd. 1987. Human relations in organizations. 3rd ed. St. Paul: West Publishing. 574 p. ISBN 0-314-27035-3.

    • De Beer, Frik and Hennie Swanepoel. 1996. Training for development: a manual for student trainers. Johannesburg: International Thomson Publishing (Southern Africa). 100 p.ISBN 1-86864-018-3.

    • De Bono, Edward. 1985. Conflicts: a better way to resolve them. Middlesex: Penguin. 207 p.ISBN 0-14-022684-2.

    • De Bono, Edward. 1970. Lateral thinking: a textbook of creativity. London: Penguin. 260 p.ISBN 0-14-013779-3.

    • De Bono, Edward. 1976. Teaching thinking. London: Penguin. 268 p.ISBN 0-14-013785-8. 

    • Edwards, Mark R. and Ann J. Ewen. 1996.  360° feedback: the powerful new model for employee assessment & performance improvement. New York: American Management Association. 247 p.ISBN 0-8144-0326-3.

    • Epstein, Robert. 1996. Creativity games for trainers: a handbook of group activities for jumpstarting workplace creativity. New York: Training McGraw-Hill. 277 p.ISBN 0-07-021363-1.

    • Eyre, E.C. 1979. Effective communication made simple. London: W.H. Allen. 223 p.ISBN 0-491-02028-7.

    • Farwagi, Peta Lyn. 1998. The centre point of power. London: Orion. 169 p. ISBN 0-75281-376-5.

    • Hartman, Jackie L. Jankovich and Elaine A. LeMay. 2001. Presentation success: a step-by-step approach. Cincinnati, Ohio: South-Western; Thomson Learning. 121 p.ISBN 0-324-10092-2.

    • Goleman, Daniel. 1996. Emotional intelligence: why it can matter more than IQ. London: Bloomsbury. 352 p. ISBN 0-7475-2830-6.

    • Hay, Julie. 1992. Transactional analysis for trainers. London: McGraw-Hill. 219 p. ISBN 0-07-707470-X.

    • Hofstede, Geert. 1994. Cultures and organizations: software of the mind: intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. New York: McGraw-Hill; London: HarperCollins. 279 p. ISBN 0-07-029307-4.

    • Hope, Anne and Sally Timmel. 1984. Training for transformation: a handbook for community workers. Illustrated by Chris Hodzi. Gweru, Zimbabwe: Mambo Press. 177 p.ISBN 0-86922-256-2. (Book 1) 133 p. 0-86922-255-4. (Book 2) 204 p. 0-86922-261-9. (Book 3).

    • Hunter, Dale, Anne Bailey and Bill Taylor. 1995. The art of facilitation: how to create group synergy. Tucson: Fisher. 241 p. ISBN 1-55561-101-X.

    • Hunter, Dale, Anne Bailey and Bill Taylor. 1995. The zen of groups: the handbook for people meeting with a purpose. Tucson: Fisher. 196 p.  ISBN 1-55561-100-1.

    • Kaplan, Allan. 1996. The development practitioners’ handbook. London: Pluto Press. 128 p. ISBN 0-7453-1021-4.

    • Karp, H.B. 1996. The change leader: using a Gestalt approach with work groups. California: Pfeiffer. 212 p. ISBN: 0-88390-469-1.

    • Kehoe, John. 1987. Mindpower. West Vancouver, Canada: Zoetic. 143 p. ISBN 0-9694059-1.

    • Kindler, Herbert S. 1996. Managing disagreement constructively: conflict management in organizations. Menlo Park: California: Crisp Publications. 88 p. ISBN: 1-56052-383-2.

    • Klebert, Karin, Einhard Schrader and Walter G. Straub. Winning group results: techniques for guiding group thought and decision-making processes with the Moderation Method. Hamburg: Windmühle. 162 p. ISBN 3-922789-36-6.

    • Kubr, Milan and Joseph Prokopenko. 1989. Diagnosing management training and development needs: concepts and techniques. Management development series, 27. Geneva: International Labour Office. 304 p. ISBN 92-2-106399-2.

    • Lamerton, Jacey. 2001. Everything you need to know: public speaking. London: Harper Collins. 209 p. ISBN 0-00-710235-6.

    • McCormack, Mark H. 1996. McCormack on communicating. London: Random House. 184 p. ISBN 0-7126-7503-5.

    • McKay, Matthew, Martha Davis and Patrick Fanning. 1995. Messages: the communication skills book. 2nd ed. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger. 310 p. ISBN 1-57224-022-9. Megginson, David and Mike Pedler. 1992. Self development: a facilitator’s guide. London: McGraw-Hill. 163 p. ISBN 0-07-707460-2.

    • Michalko, Michael. 1991. Thinkertoys: a handbook for business creativity for the 90s. Berkeley, Ca.: Ten Speed Press. 355 p. ISBN 0-89815-408-1.

    • Nevis, Edwin C. 1987. Organizational consulting: a Gestalt approach. New York: Gardner Press. 212 p.  ISBN 0-89876-124-7.

    • Nevis, Edwin C., Joan Lancourt and Helen G. Vassallo. 1996. Intentional revolutions: a seven-point strategy for transforming organizations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 287 p. ISBN 0-7879-0240-3.

    • Nicolay, Carol and Judith Barrette. 1992. Assembling course materials: a trainer’s action guide. East Brunswick: Nichols Publishing. ISBN 0-89397-415-3.

    • Olive (Organisation Development and Training). 1996. Contracting: how to contract outside consultants or providers to assist your organisation. Masiziphe amandla series. Durban, South Africa: Olive. 56 p. ISBN 0-620-20128-2.

    • Pease, Allan. 1981. Body language: how to read others’ thoughts by their gestures. Mona Vale, Australia: Pease International. 229 p. ISBN 0-9593658-0-X.

    • Pedler, Mike, John Burgoyne and Tom Boydell. 1998. A manager’s guide to self development. 3rd ed. London: McGraw-Hill. 265 p. ISBN 0-07-707829-2.

    • Porter, Lyman W. and Karlene H. Roberts. 1977. Communication in organizations. Middlesex: Penguin. 442 p.

    • Pywell, Sharon L. 1994. Writing that works. New York: Business One Irwin/Mirror Press. Business skills express series. 79 p. ISBN 1-55623-856-8.

    • Rawlins, Karen. 1996. Presentation and communication skills: a handbook for practitioners. London: MacMillan. 81 p. ISBN 0333609603.

    • Rooth, Edna. 1995. Lifeskills: a resource book for facilitators. Manzini, Swaziland: MacMillan. 191 p. ISBN 1-919762-72-8.

    • Schein, Edgar H. 1992. Organizational culture and leadership. 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 418 p. ISBN 1-55542-487-2.

    • Schneier, C. E., C. J.  Russell, R.W. Beatty and L.S. Baird. 1994. The training and development sourcebook. 2nd ed. Amherst: HRD. 594 p. ISBN 0-87425-247-4.

    • Scholtes, Peter R. et al. 1998. The team handbook: how to use teams to improve quality. Madison: Joiner. 1 vol. ISBN 0-9622264-0-8.

    • Schwartz, Andrew, E. 1995. Guided imagery for groups: fifty visualizations that promote relaxation, problem-solving, creativity and well-being. Duluth, Minnesota: Whole Person Associates. 240 p. ISBN 1-57025-066-9.

    • Senge, Peter M. 1990. The fifth discipline: the art and practice of learning organizations. New York: Currency/Doubleday. 423 p. ISBN 0-385-26095-4.

    • Senge, Peter M et al. 1994. The fifth discipline fieldbook: strategies and tools for building a learning organisation. London: Nicholas Brealey. 593 p. ISBN 1-85788-060-9.

    • Shaw, Marvin E. 1976. Group dynamics: the psychology of small group behavior. 2nd ed.  London: McGraw-Hill. 464 p. ISBN 0070565015.

    • Sinay, Sergio. 1997. Gestalt for beginners. Illustrated by Pablo Blasberg. Writer and readers series. New York: Writers and Readers. 176 p. ISBN 0-86316-258-4.

    • Stacey, Ralph D. 1996. Strategic management and organisational dynamics. 2nd ed. London: Pitman. 520 p. ISBN 0-273-61375-8. [written from a complexity management perspective].

    • Starkey, Ken. 1996. How organizations learn. London: International Thomson Press. 424 p. ISBN 0-415-12610-X.

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