Book description
In this groundbreaking book, Tom Wolff spells out six proven
principles for creating collaborative solutions for healthy
communities. The Power of Collaborative Solutions addresses
contemporary social problems by helping people of diverse
circumstances and backgrounds work together to solve community
challenges. Filled with clear principles, illustrative stories, and
practical tools, this book shows how to make lasting change really happen.
Praise for The Power of Collaborative Solutions
"This is a truly transformative book and a must-read. Tom Wolff
crafts a path to change that is at once visionary and
achievable."Â-Meredith Minkler, professor of health and social
behavior, University of California, Berkeley, and coauthor,
Community-Based Participatory Research for Health (Jossey-Bass, 2008
"If you want to bring about sustained positive change in your
community, read this book. The stories will inspire you, and the
lessons will shine a light on your leadership path."Â-Tyler
Norris, founding president, Community Initiatives
"Here you'll find not just theory, but also the hard-won,
down-to-earth detail on how to make collaboration work where you live
and act." Â-Bill Berkowitz, professor emeritus of psychology,
University of Massachusetts Lowell
"Tom has a tremendous fount of knowledge, and he knows just what
to do with it and how to help others use it. His kind and
commonsensical manner means that his intellect is
accessible."Â-Linda Bowen, executive director, Institute for
Community Peace, Washington, D. C.
Tom Wolff, Ph. D., is a community psychologist and expert committed
to issues of social justice and building healthy communities through
collaborative solutions. He is the founder of Tom Wolff &
Associates and a fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Wolff is a nationally recognized consultant on coalition building and
community development, and he has a lifetime of experience training
and consulting with individuals, organizations, and communities across
North America and internationally.
