Collaborative Change Publication Survey 3

Many powerful new collaborative change approaches are being used around the world to transform organizations, revitalize communities, and develop human potential. And methods and practices based on these new approaches are continuing to proliferate. Sometimes referred to as whole systems change, large group methods, or group facilitation, these methods and practices have a common focus on collaborative change.

We seek your advice in shaping the most comprehensive publication yet created to make easily accessible this huge and growing body of knowledge and practice. This 5-volume, 1,500-page publication will bring together over 100 different collaborative change methods—with a full chapter devoted to each method, covering all aspects of the method, including its purpose, principles, process, keys to mastery, applications, technological tools, and theoretical and empirical foundations. In addition, over 30 other chapters will provide guidance on selecting, applying, and using the methods—and blending them as needed as well as adapting them to unique situations.

This publication will include all of the most widely used collaborative change methods—such as Appreciative Inquiry, Graphic Facilitation, Open Space Technology, Future Search, and World Café—as well as dozens of new and emerging methods that have proven themselves to be highly useful in particular communities but are not yet widely known (and have not appeared in previous compendiums). All of this knowledge will be available in both print and e-book formats—and also through an app that will provide access to all of this material and include periodic updates of new methods, practices, and applications. The result will be a living and growing community of knowledge.

This encyclopedic publication will save readers a great deal of time—and make them more productive and effective in their work—by bringing together methods, tools, practices, and approaches that are currently scattered in scores of different books, articles, and websites.

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* 1. How effective are each of the following MAIN TITLE IDEAS for this 5-volume, 1500-page publication? (Please rate each title idea.)

	Very Effective	Effective	Ineffective	Very Ineffective
The Collaborative Change Guide	The Collaborative Change Guide Very Effective	The Collaborative Change Guide Effective	The Collaborative Change Guide Ineffective	The Collaborative Change Guide Very Ineffective
The Encyclopedia of Collaborative Change	The Encyclopedia of Collaborative Change Very Effective	The Encyclopedia of Collaborative Change Effective	The Encyclopedia of Collaborative Change Ineffective	The Encyclopedia of Collaborative Change Very Ineffective
The Collaborative Change Series	The Collaborative Change Series Very Effective	The Collaborative Change Series Effective	The Collaborative Change Series Ineffective	The Collaborative Change Series Very Ineffective
Guides to Collaborative Change	Guides to Collaborative Change Very Effective	Guides to Collaborative Change Effective	Guides to Collaborative Change Ineffective	Guides to Collaborative Change Very Ineffective
The Guide to Collaborative Change	The Guide to Collaborative Change Very Effective	The Guide to Collaborative Change Effective	The Guide to Collaborative Change Ineffective	The Guide to Collaborative Change Very Ineffective
Resources for Collaborative Change	Resources for Collaborative Change Very Effective	Resources for Collaborative Change Effective	Resources for Collaborative Change Ineffective	Resources for Collaborative Change Very Ineffective
The Global Guide to Collaborative Change	The Global Guide to Collaborative Change Very Effective	The Global Guide to Collaborative Change Effective	The Global Guide to Collaborative Change Ineffective	The Global Guide to Collaborative Change Very Ineffective
The Collaborative Change Global Guide	The Collaborative Change Global Guide Very Effective	The Collaborative Change Global Guide Effective	The Collaborative Change Global Guide Ineffective	The Collaborative Change Global Guide Very Ineffective

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* 2. Which main title idea do you like best, and what do you like about it?

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* 3. How effective are each of the following SUB TITLE IDEAS? (Please rate each subtitle idea.)

	Very Effective	Effective	Ineffective	Very Ineffective
An Encyclopedia of Leading Resources for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential	An Encyclopedia of Leading Resources for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Very Effective	An Encyclopedia of Leading Resources for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Effective	An Encyclopedia of Leading Resources for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Ineffective	An Encyclopedia of Leading Resources for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Very Ineffective
Your Global Guide to the Leading Methods, Tools, and Resources	Your Global Guide to the Leading Methods, Tools, and Resources Very Effective	Your Global Guide to the Leading Methods, Tools, and Resources Effective	Your Global Guide to the Leading Methods, Tools, and Resources Ineffective	Your Global Guide to the Leading Methods, Tools, and Resources Very Ineffective
An Encyclopedia of the Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices	An Encyclopedia of the Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Very Effective	An Encyclopedia of the Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Effective	An Encyclopedia of the Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Ineffective	An Encyclopedia of the Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Very Ineffective
A Comprehensive Guide to the Leading Methods, Practices, and Resources	A Comprehensive Guide to the Leading Methods, Practices, and Resources Very Effective	A Comprehensive Guide to the Leading Methods, Practices, and Resources Effective	A Comprehensive Guide to the Leading Methods, Practices, and Resources Ineffective	A Comprehensive Guide to the Leading Methods, Practices, and Resources Very Ineffective
Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices	Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Very Effective	Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Effective	Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Ineffective	Leading Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Practices Very Ineffective
Your Global Resource for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Resources	Your Global Resource for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Resources Very Effective	Your Global Resource for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Resources Effective	Your Global Resource for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Resources Ineffective	Your Global Resource for Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Resources Very Ineffective
A Transformational Guide to Human, Group, Organization, and Community Development	A Transformational Guide to Human, Group, Organization, and Community Development Very Effective	A Transformational Guide to Human, Group, Organization, and Community Development Effective	A Transformational Guide to Human, Group, Organization, and Community Development Ineffective	A Transformational Guide to Human, Group, Organization, and Community Development Very Ineffective
Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential	Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Very Effective	Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Effective	Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Ineffective	Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, and Developing Human Potential Very Ineffective

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* 4. Which subtitle idea do you like best, and what do you like about it?

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* 5. Please suggest any other main title or subtitle ideas that you have.

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* 6. What are the ways in which you would be most likely to use this publication? (Check all that apply.)

Use as an ongoing reference in my professional work.

Use to learn collaborative change methods and how to apply them.

Use to learn how to combine and blend collaborative change methods.

Give to leaders in my organization to inform them about collaborative change.

Give to colleagues and collaborators in other organizations.

Give to people whom I am coaching or advising.

Use as a resource in organizational change projects and consulting engagements.

Use in training programs about collaborative change.

Use as a textbook in college courses.

Use as supplementary reading in college courses.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. This publication will be offered in both print and digital (e-book) formats. We are also creating a companion app to be used on any digital device. How useful to you do you envision that each of the following potential features of this app would be?

	Most useful	Useful	Less useful	Not useful
Chapters that are searchable.	Chapters that are searchable. Most useful	Chapters that are searchable. Useful	Chapters that are searchable. Less useful	Chapters that are searchable. Not useful
Readers' ability to place notes and highlights for personal use.	Readers' ability to place notes and highlights for personal use. Most useful	Readers' ability to place notes and highlights for personal use. Useful	Readers' ability to place notes and highlights for personal use. Less useful	Readers' ability to place notes and highlights for personal use. Not useful
Periodic updates of new methods, new applications, and new resources.	Periodic updates of new methods, new applications, and new resources. Most useful	Periodic updates of new methods, new applications, and new resources. Useful	Periodic updates of new methods, new applications, and new resources. Less useful	Periodic updates of new methods, new applications, and new resources. Not useful
Videos on some chapters' topics as a short playlist.	Videos on some chapters' topics as a short playlist. Most useful	Videos on some chapters' topics as a short playlist. Useful	Videos on some chapters' topics as a short playlist. Less useful	Videos on some chapters' topics as a short playlist. Not useful
Links to websites, blogs, and online communities for chapter topics.	Links to websites, blogs, and online communities for chapter topics. Most useful	Links to websites, blogs, and online communities for chapter topics. Useful	Links to websites, blogs, and online communities for chapter topics. Less useful	Links to websites, blogs, and online communities for chapter topics. Not useful
Ability to select and save chapter favorites for quick reference.	Ability to select and save chapter favorites for quick reference. Most useful	Ability to select and save chapter favorites for quick reference. Useful	Ability to select and save chapter favorites for quick reference. Less useful	Ability to select and save chapter favorites for quick reference. Not useful
Five-star rating system by readers of chapters and methods.	Five-star rating system by readers of chapters and methods. Most useful	Five-star rating system by readers of chapters and methods. Useful	Five-star rating system by readers of chapters and methods. Less useful	Five-star rating system by readers of chapters and methods. Not useful
Open sharing of readers' comments and application stories in chapters.	Open sharing of readers' comments and application stories in chapters. Most useful	Open sharing of readers' comments and application stories in chapters. Useful	Open sharing of readers' comments and application stories in chapters. Less useful	Open sharing of readers' comments and application stories in chapters. Not useful
Topical discussion forums.	Topical discussion forums. Most useful	Topical discussion forums. Useful	Topical discussion forums. Less useful	Topical discussion forums. Not useful
Additional content to complement chapters (articles, cases, etc.).	Additional content to complement chapters (articles, cases, etc.). Most useful	Additional content to complement chapters (articles, cases, etc.). Useful	Additional content to complement chapters (articles, cases, etc.). Less useful	Additional content to complement chapters (articles, cases, etc.). Not useful
Calendar of events (learning events, community gatherings, etc.).	Calendar of events (learning events, community gatherings, etc.). Most useful	Calendar of events (learning events, community gatherings, etc.). Useful	Calendar of events (learning events, community gatherings, etc.). Less useful	Calendar of events (learning events, community gatherings, etc.). Not useful
Users can suggest tags, links, videos, blogs, and new ideas for content.	Users can suggest tags, links, videos, blogs, and new ideas for content. Most useful	Users can suggest tags, links, videos, blogs, and new ideas for content. Useful	Users can suggest tags, links, videos, blogs, and new ideas for content. Less useful	Users can suggest tags, links, videos, blogs, and new ideas for content. Not useful
Users can contribute content such as new methods, chapters, media.	Users can contribute content such as new methods, chapters, media. Most useful	Users can contribute content such as new methods, chapters, media. Useful	Users can contribute content such as new methods, chapters, media. Less useful	Users can contribute content such as new methods, chapters, media. Not useful

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* 8. Which of the above potential features of the app would be most useful to you -- and why? Which other potential features of the app might be useful to you?

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* 9. How likely would you be to purchase this publication? (Your answer is not a commitment.) It will likely cost between $150 and $500 (depending on whether special offers are taken advantage of) to purchase the full 5-volume, 1,500-page publication in either print or e-book format, which in either case will likely include a subscription to the app.

Very likely.

Somewhat likely.

Not likely but possible.

I would only purchase it if I could pay the low end of the range above.

I definitely would not purchase this work.

I would ask my organization to purchase it rather than doing so myself.

I would not purchase it for myself, but I would use it in training programs or classes.

I don't know yet or prefer not to answer.

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* 10. Please share your considerations in determining whether you would or would not purchase this publication or ask your organization to do so.

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* 11. Which of the following describe you? (Please select all that apply.)

Student

Retired

Social entrepreneur/innovator

Small business owner

Business leader or employee

Government leader or employee

Nonprofit sector leader or employee

Organization development and change professional

Business or government consultant

Trainer/talent development professional

Project management professional

Community organizer or activist

Coach or counselor

Librarian

Academic faculty

Speaker and/or book author

Work in book publishing or bookselling

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What is your first and last name? (If you don't wish to provide your name, then just type in your initials or a letter.)

Thanks so much for your help!