Lead the Way
Principles and Practices in Community and Civic Engagement
Part I of the book provides conceptual and historical perspectives on leadership and community development. Part II addresses challenges and opportunities. Part III is devoted to hands-on applications of engagement in action.
Topics include moving leadership from the local to the national, capacity building, leadership and sustainability, and disaster/risk management. Readers will also learn about principles and practices for community-university partnerships, faith-based capacity building, and community reinvestment.
Written with passionate commitment, and effectively representing diverse opinions, Lead the Way is ideal for leadership courses and programs. In addition, the book serves as an excellent field guide for community organizations seeking to improve their engagement practices.
Forrest D. Toms earned his Ph.D. in developmental psychology at Howard University. He is an associate professor in the Department of Leadership Studies at North Carolina A&T University, and is nationally recognized for his work related to cultural competency and systems change. Dr. Toms' research focuses on leadership and community/civic engagement.
Sylvia Willie Burgess holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies from North Carolina A&T University, where she currently serves as an adjunct assistant professor. She is also a consultant on leadership training, spiritual capital, and community/civic engagement.
9781621317814
Book, Paperback
Lead the Way: Principles and Practices in Community and Civic Engagement
- Editor: Forrest D Toms, Sylvia Willie Burgess
306
English
10.00 x 8.00 x 0.64 inches, 1.35 pounds
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