If you are curious about some of the ideas and concepts explored on this site, here is a short reading list to start you on your treasure hunt!
The Art of War – A New Translation
Sun Tzu – Translation by Denmar Group
ISBN 1570629048
Publisher Shambhala Publications, April 2002
A new translation of an ancient Chinese text. Essays by the translation team explore a way of working with conflict that is sane, kindly and effective.
Leadership and the New Science - Margaret J. Wheatley
ISBN 1576751198
Publisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1st edition January 2001
Meg Wheatley wrote this book in the early 90’s. It revolutionised thinking about leadership and was the first book to explore the application of complex adaptive systems to leadership. It has been recognised as one of the top ten all time business books.
On Dialogue
David Bohm
ISBN 0-415-14912-6
Publisher Routledge
A very important look at the differences in the forms of dialogue as defined by the proliferation of techniques and definitions of 'communication'.
Turning to one another
Margaret J. Wheatley
ISBN 1576751457
Publisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1st edition January 2002
Ten short essays that act as ‘conversation starters’ leading people into conversations about their deepest beliefs fears and hopes.
Making Ethical Choices Resolving Ethical Dilemmas
Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D., J.D.
ISBN 1557787549
Publisher Paragon House Publishers; April 1998
An excellent book on the challenges individuals and organisations face when responding to the complexity of ethical choices.
The Practice of Peace
Harrison Owen
Peace is infinitely more than the cessation of hostilities. Peacemaking neither starts nor ends at the negotiating table, for the objective is not just a set of treaty terms acceptable to all parties, but rather the renewal of meaningful and productive life for the planet, nations, organisations, and each one of us.
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