{"product_id":"when-bad-things-happen-to-good-organizations-how-effective-managers-prepare-for-crisis-9781600378614","title":"When Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations: How","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis road map will give confidence to leaders of nonprofit organizations and faith groups facing the unknown with sometimes limited resources. The many examples--of actions which averted calamities and of failures resulting in chaos--are engaging. \"When Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations\" answers the questions that are often in the backs of the minds of those who lead organizations:\u003cbr\u003e * How do I know this is a crisis?\u003cbr\u003e * Can crises be prevented?\u003cbr\u003e * What do I do when I walk out the door and the media has questions?\u003cbr\u003e * What actions can our board or council take right now?\u003cbr\u003e The guides which are included are easily adapted by any organization. Every nonprofit leader should own \"When Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations\". Every board should discuss this topic. Every organization should have a plan for \"When Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Starr Mayer provides practical, actionable wisdom for nonprofit boards and leaders. Good stewardship requires that leadership teams understand these principles and put processes in place to protect their missions.\"  --Jonathan T. M. Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity International.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"An essential tool for board members and managers, particularly in a fast growth organization. \"When Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations\" shows the importance of calm, rational planning to protect your mission and reputation.\" --Wendy Kopp, Founder and CEO, Teach for America.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"We live and work in such uncertain times. \"When Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations\" is a must read for every nonprofit leader. Starr Mayer’s focus on people and policies is the right one, and she has provided us with an invaluable guide to avoiding the next bad thing.\" --Deb Jospin, partner, sagawa\/jospin; co-author of \"The Charismatic Organization\"; and Chair of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e Chapter One: About Crises\u003cbr\u003e     Questions to Consider\u003cbr\u003e     External Crises\u003cbr\u003e     Internal Crises\u003cbr\u003e     What Makes a Crisis Life-Threatening\u003cbr\u003e     Prevention and Cure\u003cbr\u003e     The Keys to Crisis Management\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Two: Preventing Crises with Policies\u003cbr\u003e     The Benefits of Policies\u003cbr\u003e     Determining Which Policies Are Needed\u003cbr\u003e     The Essential Documents for a Policy Manual\u003cbr\u003e     Policies Are Often Overlooked\u003cbr\u003e     Examples of Preventing Crises with Policies\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Three: Preventing Crises with People\u003cbr\u003e     The People Who Make Up the Board of Directors\u003cbr\u003e     The Role of the Board\u003cbr\u003e     Keys to Creating a Highly Functioning Board\u003cbr\u003e     Areas of Board Vulnerability\u003cbr\u003e     Examples of Preventing Crises through Board Excellence\u003cbr\u003e     Staff of Nonprofit Organizations\u003cbr\u003e     Guidelines for Creating a Strong Staff\u003cbr\u003e     Executive Transition Management\u003cbr\u003e     Guidelines for Effective Management of Staff\u003cbr\u003e     Examples of Preventing Crises through Staff Excellence\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Four: Precursors to Crises\u003cbr\u003e     Measuring Severity\u003cbr\u003e     Assessing Tools Already in Place\u003cbr\u003e     Acknowledging and Managing Conflict\u003cbr\u003e     Timing and Time\u003cbr\u003e     Two Key Responses to Conflict\u003cbr\u003e     Conflict Management 101\u003cbr\u003e     Bullies\u003cbr\u003e     Examples of Precursors to Crises\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Five: It’s a Crisis\u003cbr\u003e     Elements of a Crisis\u003cbr\u003e     An Identified Crisis is the Reality\u003cbr\u003e     Emergency Plan in Time of Crisis\u003cbr\u003e     Examples of Crisis Management\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Six: The Crisis Has Passed\u003cbr\u003e     Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e     Communication\u003cbr\u003e     Personnel Assessment\u003cbr\u003e     Critical Conditions for Organizations\u003cbr\u003e     Examples of Nonprofits in the Aftermath of Crises\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Seven: Making the Organization Safe\u003cbr\u003e     The Importance of Policies and People\u003cbr\u003e     Identifying and Addressing Precursors to Crises\u003cbr\u003e     Managing the Emergency\u003cbr\u003e     Utilizing the Period After the Crisis\u003cbr\u003e     Creating a Crisis Contingency Plan\u003cbr\u003e     Developing and Utilizing a Crisis Audit Team\u003cbr\u003e     Reaping the Rewards of Crisis Management Work\u003cbr\u003e Prescriptions\u003cbr\u003e     In Case of Emergency\u003cbr\u003e     Crisis Emergency Plan\u003cbr\u003e     Six Month Plan\u003cbr\u003e     Emergency Contingency Planning\u003cbr\u003e     Emergency Data Bank\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359702581591,"sku":"9781600378614","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781600378614.jpg?v=1754125456","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/when-bad-things-happen-to-good-organizations-how-effective-managers-prepare-for-crisis-9781600378614","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}