Successful Groups & Projects

by Kay Kay

Ripples created by our actions inevitably make some difference in the world. This book is intended to help people who want to make a positive difference through groups and projects. It offers insights into how groups work and why they sometimes fail; successful start up and maintenance of projects that achieve the purpose and objectives; methods for attracting and keeping appropriate members and volunteers. Implementing these and the suggested strategies for obtaining resources, the efficient use of time, money, skills and effort and the respectful, cooperative ways people can enjoy working together, will guarantee successful and sustainable groups and projects. As with all the YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE books, this book is intended to be enjoyable to read and easy to use - by everyone. The wealth of information is concisely written to be of benefit to professionals wishing to upgrade their skills; busy people, working to make a difference in their communities and at the grassroots of their societies, and people from different cultures, especially those from the developing world, for whom English may be a 2nd or even 3rd language.

154 pages, Paperback

First published March 6, 2013

About the author

Kay Kay’s life-long passion for and study of philosophy, psychology, social anthropology, business methods and interpersonal communication skills has helped her to become an insightful writer, successful entrepreneur and a supportive coach, mentor, facilitator and cultural creative. Her interest in these subjects has taken her to many parts of the world where she has been involved in assisting people and supporting experiments for social evolution in established towns, rural and inner city regeneration, Ecovillage development and intentional communities. Her five decades of experience in a number of professions within several industries and social, community and cultural settings, has equipped Kay with an understanding of many situations from a variety of perspectives. In her books she shares this knowledge and her considerable practical experience to help people who wish to make a difference in their lives and in the world around them. She offers encouragement for an increase in community engagement, and morale support to individuals, groups, organizations and communities who aspire to achieving greater effectiveness and sustainability. Believing that the commitment which people bring to their groups and the passion they bring to their projects deserve to be honored and supported. In her books, Kay shares her wisdom, insights, skills and experiences and engages her readers with her good-humoured, honest, no-frills approach to writing. She flavours her writing with questions that aim to encourage people to consider options and consequences; to engage in creative thinking and further enquiry; in making conscious choices and the taking of responsibility for their actions and behaviour.
Each of Kay’s books is packed with information, experiences, methods, tools and techniques that will support readers to achieve the purpose that guided them to choose that particular book. Although each book is a fully
comprehensive and stand-alone publication, together they will form an extensive programme for self-development and positive social change.
Her passion for the importance of inter-personal communication as a vital skill is a major theme running through Kay’s work. Her experience convinces her that the ability to listen and to speak to one another constructively enhances all areas of our lives. She sees that the lack of good communication skills can have seriously damaging consequences for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations and in all sections of society.