Liked this version so much more than first edition。
Łukasz Lichota,
A much improved 2nd version of Agendashift book。 Some things put in better context (really liked explanation how e。g。 IdOO pattern fit with GROW) or a number of enhancements like important introduction of Viable Systems Model - as always in very integrative and pluralistic approach。 A great assess of any coach, leader or consultant that participates in organisational transformations。
John Cumming,
This new edition of the book provides a great set of facilitation tools for strategic thinking with a focus on working back from outcomes and avoiding an overly solution based focus。 The comprehensive set of tools, including many from other contributors is what warrants four stars。There is always, however, the fear that the author is suggesting that a future state can be defined, a set of known obstacles can be identified and clear measurable steps taken to overcome them。 This is probably my bia This new edition of the book provides a great set of facilitation tools for strategic thinking with a focus on working back from outcomes and avoiding an overly solution based focus。 The comprehensive set of tools, including many from other contributors is what warrants four stars。There is always, however, the fear that the author is suggesting that a future state can be defined, a set of known obstacles can be identified and clear measurable steps taken to overcome them。 This is probably my bias and as such I recognise that I may have read a little too much between the lines。 However, those with a bias towards prescribed methods may read the same and find an unhelpful resonance within the conclusions they draw。I think this is probably a minor concern of mine and influenced somewhat by my desire to read this book quickly。 I will go away and use some of the tools and no doubt understand their application in the context of complexity before too long!All that said, this is a great book for coaches and facilitators who want some solid tools including some of theory behind them。 Well worth the space on your shelf。 。。。more