Creating civic will by engaging citizens on the toughest publicproblems helps break legislative and bureaucratic gridlock andrestores trust in public institutions. This book shows you how todo it. –The Honorable Federico Pena, U.S. Secretary of Transportation The leaders who are most effective in addressing public issuesare those who have the credibility to bring together the rightpeople to create visions and solve problems. Drawing on theirextensive research, as well as on the advice and guidance of theleading scholars and practitioners in the field, David Chrislip andCarl Larson show how elected officials and other civic leaders cangenerate the civic will to break through legislative andbureaucratic gridlock, deal with complex issues, and engagefrustrated and angry citizens. They also describe how to design,initiate, and sustain a constructive, collaborative process. Thisgroundbreaking book provides insight and answers to the majorchallenges facing communities today.
Book Details:
- Author: David D. Chrislip
- ISBN: 9780470332702
- Year Published: 1994
- Pages: 224
- BISAC: BUS074000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Nonprofit Organizations & Charities
About the Book and Topic:
Creating civic will by engaging citizens on the toughest publicproblems helps break legislative and bureaucratic gridlock andrestores trust in public institutions. This book shows you how todo it. –The Honorable Federico Pena, U.S. Secretary of Transportation The leaders who are most effective in addressing public issuesare those who have the credibility to bring together the rightpeople to create visions and solve problems. Drawing on theirextensive research, as well as on the advice and guidance of theleading scholars and practitioners in the field, David Chrislip andCarl Larson show how elected officials and other civic leaders cangenerate the civic will to break through legislative andbureaucratic gridlock, deal with complex issues, and engagefrustrated and angry citizens. They also describe how to design,initiate, and sustain a constructive, collaborative process. Thisgroundbreaking book provides insight and answers to the majorchallenges facing communities today.
About the Author
DAVID D. CHRISLIP is a senior associate of the National Civic League and former vice president of research and development for the American Leadership Forum. CARL E. LARSON is professor of human communication studies and past dean of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Denver.