Organizational Change in the Human Services (Sage Sourcebooks for the Human Services)

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Summary: GREAT presentation of material
Review: I cannot count the number of organizational change textbooks I have read in my life. No, I am not having a senior moment; it is just that none of my readings have been inspiring. Thus, none of them are memorable.

Proehl's book ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IN THE HUMAN SERVICES does not fit the standard mold. Proehl's writing is inspiring - almost to the point of being exciting. I believe she will be able to induce students to think more seriously about pursuing management and policy as an area of practice. Those students who do not pursue the macro path will have a greater appreciation for agency policy and management. In addition, clinical graduates who read Proehl's work will be able to effectively integrate macro concepts into their clinical repertoire.

I am particularly impressed with her examples, use of measurement to address change, strategies for implementing change and most importantly - her writing. I highly recommend this book.