The Community Leadership Handbook

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