Management and supervision
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Creative Training
Sociodrama and Team-building
Ron Wiener
A 'how to do it' book for people who want their training to be imaginative, energetic and effective, this text looks at how to run staff training groups; what to do with stuck teams; and how to utilise sociodrama as a training tool in a different light. This book demonstrates how interventions with groups can produce the very best from training. Learn More1997, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.34in / 216mm x 161mm, 130pp, $42.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-422-1 -
Staff Supervision in a Turbulent Environment
Managing Process and Task in Front-line Services
Lynette Hughes and Paul Pengelly
Focusing on the interaction between supervisor and supervisee in the agency context, this book explores the interdependence of task and process in supervision. The authors conclude that effective service-delivery continues to depend on agencies providing the "thinking space" that supervision represents. Learn More1996, 240pp -
Collaboration in Health and Welfare
Working with Difference
Ann Loxley
This study demystifies the concept of collaboration. The author suggests a framework to enable collaboration to take place, and details the skills which can be used to facilitate the process. She concludes that inter-professional and interagency collaboration can be creative and exciting despite the problems involved. Learn More1996, 128pp -
Planning and Costing Community Care
Edited by Chris Clark and Irvine Lapsley
Drawing on current research, this book assesses the issues and problems arising as social work and services departments learn how to implement the new community care legislation. Drawing on the experience of researchers, practitioners and managers, the book explores the development of policies for different types of service and support. Learn More1995, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 180pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-267-8 -
Good Practice in Supervision
Statutory and Voluntary Organisations
Edited by Jacki Pritchard
Offering a new and much needed approach to supervision practice, Good Practice in Supervision considers the need and format for successful supervision, methods of effective implementation, and difficulties frequently encountered. The book includes many practical suggestions and examples which complement the sound theoretical base of the text. Learn More1994, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 224pp, $37.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-279-1 -
Handbook for Assessing and Managing Care in the Community
Philip Seed and Gillian Kaye
This practical book covers the complex issues involved in assessment procedures and care management. It is addressed to care managers and to social care providers, including staff at all levels. It includes sample forms and many examples, and explains in clear terms the implications of various approaches. Learn More1994, Paperback / softback, 0.04in x 0.04in / 1mm x 1mm, 152pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-227-2