First Time Grantwriters Guide to Success or Positive Turbulence

First-Time Grantwriter's Guide to Success

Author: Cynthia Knowles

 "Direct, clear, and concise, this comprehensive book is full of good suggestions for everyone from a novice to an experienced grantwriter. The author's use of simple language makes it easy to read and understand."
Michael Cormier, Superintendent
Maine School Administration, District #9
New Sharon, ME

"The detail and step-by-step discussion of the grantwriting process presented in this book provide a high level of comfort without being overwhelming. The large number of grant resources and checklists are invaluable."
Bill Ferland, Information Technology Coordinator
Rhode Island Office of Higher Education
Providence, RI

The recipe for writing powerful proposals that generate the funding you need!

From finding appropriate sources for grants, to submitting an effective proposal, this invaluable guide is the definitive roadmap for easy navigation through the entire grantwriting process. Every facet of grantwriting is thoroughly yet succinctly covered, including an in-depth review of the application package, expert writing tips, specific techniques for an efficient plan of operation, and practical advice on budget development.

Among the valuable features are:

• Detailed checklists at the end of each chapter
• Relevant sample forms and easy-to-use worksheets
• An informative glossary of terms
• Straightforward examples and figures that enhance clarity and readability

Geared for quick reference and smooth implementation, this user-friendly manual is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to supplement tight budgets, save existing services,or support new programs through grant funding.

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Positive Turbulence: Developing Climates for Creativity, Innovation, and Renewal

Author: Stanley S Gryskiewicz

Can your company manage -- even encourage -- turbulence in ways that actually strengthen its competitive stance? Absolutely. In this work, top organizational psychologist Stanley Gryskiewicz argues that challenges to the status quo can be catalysts for creativity, innovation, and renewal and shows leaders how they can keep their company on the competitive edge by embracing a process he calls Positive Turbulence. Developed through the author's work with many of the world's leading companies over the course of thirty years, Positive Turbulence delivers proven methods for creating an organization that continuously renews itself through the committed pursuit of new ideas, products, and processes.

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Observes that the most effective corporate cultures are those in which creativity and innovation are allowed to flourish, and provides ways to keep change manageable and apply it to an organization's strategic advantage. Outlines a proactive process for bringing new information into an organization, making sense of it, and translating it into novel ideas that are both useful and actionable. Illustrates points with examples from history, large and small organizations, and even jazz groups. The author is vice president of global initiatives and a senior fellow at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	The Author
	Introduction	1
1	The Case for Positive Turbulence	5
2	The Dynamics of Positive Turbulence	21
3	Strategies for Increasing Receptivity to Positive Turbulence	39
4	Strategies for Developing Positive Turbulence in Teams	59
5	Strategies for Managing Positive Turbulence	81
6	Positive Turbulence in Action	115
	App. A: Selected Resources	151
App. B	Targeted Innovation	177
	References	187
	Index	191