Change Forces - The Sequel

by Michael Fullan

Fullan's first book on this subject was an instant and best-selling success. Now in Change Forces - The Sequel he extends and expands the use of chaos theory as a lens through which to view and comprehend change, and the forces which govern it. Educators have already widely embraced this approach, and taken on board the idea that change is not so straightforward as we might hope. As Fullan worked on his ideas relating them to school systems, higher education and research, the field of change forces was also developing significantly. This volume covers new aspects of this 'science of complexity' and helps educators obtain insights for delving deeper into moral purpose, and expanding into fresh dimensions of changing forces in the environment.
The first volume appealed to a wide market from classroom teachers, through school administrators, to student teachers and academics. This volume will appeal to a similar cross-section.

Genres: Education

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 31, 1998

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Admittedly, I haven't read the first Change Forces, and maybe that would provide me with the proper foundation for enjoying this book more. I think I was looking for something a little simpler with more concrete examples of ways change is possible or sabotaged at the teaching/school level. And while it did have some thought provoking insight, I felt like most of the ideas were too ungraspable (change happens on the edge of chaos...; what has worked for one organization will probably not work for yours...), leaving me, in many ways, back where I started: facing a daunting task feeling like there are no reliable solutions.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are familiar with Michael Fullan, you will enjoy this book. Fullan continues his discussion on organizational change.

[Abbas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! It will be a great source of ideas for my new workshops!