Change Theory

Donors, leaders of nonprofits, and public policy makers usually have the best of intentions to serve society and improve social conditions. But often their solutions fall far short of what they want to accomplish and what is truly needed. Moreover, the answers they propose and fund often produce the opposite of what they want over time. We end up with temporary shelters that increase homelessness, drug busts that increase drug-related crime, or food aid that increases starvation.

A theory of change is a planning, participation, and evaluation process that companies, philanthropists, nonprofits, governments, and groups go through to promote social change. The term theory of change was coined by Peter Drucker in his 1954 book, The Practice of Management. He defined it as a form of management by objectives whereby organizations identify and follow high and low order goals in order to meet their objectives. But what is a theory of change exactly? How has the term and practice evolved? And what are its major setbacks and limitations?

Seeing What's Next is a framework for predicting industry winners and losers. Every day, individuals take action based on how they believe innovation will change industries. Yet these beliefs are largely based on guesswork and incomplete data, and can lead to costly errors in judgment. Internationally renowned innovation expert Clayton M. Christensen and his research partners, Scott D. Anthony and Erik A. Roth, present this guide for predicting outcomes in the evolution of any industry.

From New York Times bestselling author, feminist pioneer, and cultural icon bell hooks, an evergreen treatise on how patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurts us all. Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men. Everyone needs to love and be loved—including men. But to...

Why do you love the way you do—and why does love sometimes go wrong? Every relationship is shaped by something we rarely see: attachment. It’s the invisible wiring that forms in childhood and quietly shapes how we connect, fight, pull away, and come back. In Love Styles, pastor and author Kevin A. Thompson shows how this hidden pattern explains so much of what we experience in life, love, and faith, and how it traces all the way back to Genesis 3. When sin entered the world, fear and shame replaced safety and connection. We’ve been struggling to love securely ever since. But the good ...

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery bridges the path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind. Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self-led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

Tremendous forces for change are radically reshaping the world of work. Disruptive innovations, radical thinking, new business models and resource scarcity are impacting every sector. Although the scale of expected change is not unprecedented, what is unique is the pervasive nature of the change and its accelerating pace which people in organizations have to cope with. Structures, systems, processes and strategies are relatively simple to understand and even fix.

Jung vs. Freud: The Complete Guide to the Feud That Changed Psychology Forever Explore the legendary clash that redefined modern psychology. Jung vs. Freud: The Complete Guide to the Feud That Changed Psychology Forever is a compelling deep dive into one of the most important intellectual rivalries of the 20th century. This guide unpacks the philosophical, psychological, and personal tensions between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud - two titans whose friendship gave rise to modern depth psychology and whose falling out created two distinct schools of thought. From their promising early ...

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place?

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR A CALM NEW YEAR! Stop letting stress hijack your body. Discover the science-backed switch to turn off anxiety and turn on healing—in just minutes a day. Have you tried everything to calm your racing mind, fix your digestion, or boost your energy, only to feel more frustrated? You’ve downloaded the meditation apps, bought the expensive supplements, and tried the trendy routines, yet you still wake up feeling on edge, bloated, or exhausted. It is easy to feel like your body is fighting against you, or worse, that these symptoms are "all in your head." But you aren’t...

Once again George Mitrovic is looking at a series of mysteries. In this book he is examining the proofs for Climate change being unique to and caused by the civilization of our present day. Unfortunately, he has found repetitions of climate that make our present one a pleasant day in the park, or should I say interstadial and that our technology may exacerbate the climate, it is nothing compared to the events of the past, and the climatic events that will be occurring in the future. George has also found that the scientific study of geology amongst other sciences, are based on an incorrect ...

The dramatic, pulse-pounding story of Harry Truman's first four months in office, when this unlikely president had to take on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and the atomic bomb, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Inside the Mind of the Man Who Changed the Way We Think When Charles Darwin stepped aboard the Beagle in 1831, he was a twenty-two-year-old gentleman naturalist with more curiosity than experience. When he returned home five years later, he carried not just boxes of fossils and specimens—but a dangerous idea that would forever alter humanity’s understanding of its own place in nature. The Voyage Within is the untold story of how that transformation happened—not only in the field, but in the mind. Drawing from Darwin’s journals, letters, and newly interpreted notebooks, J. T. Ellery ...

Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organizations comes up short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after, bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges at which others balk.

This book is about mutual aid: why it is so important, what it looks like, and how to do it. It provides a grassroots theory of mutual aid, describes how mutual aid is a crucial part of powerful movements for social justice, and offers concrete tools for organizing, such as how to work in groups, how to foster a collective decision-making process, how to prevent and address conflict, and how to deal with burnout.

The Butterfly Effect Explained: How Small Changes Create Big Consequences in Nature and Life is a clear, engaging, and accessible exploration of one of the most fascinating ideas in modern science. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Edward Lorenz, this book reveals how tiny variations in starting conditions can shape complex weather patterns, influence ecosystems, drive social behavior, spread information across digital networks, and guide the long term outcomes of everyday decisions. Through vivid explanations and real world examples, readers learn how chaos theory, nonlinear systems, ...

Two of the world’s most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement—and show us how to fight back From pandemics to the climate crisis, humanity faces tougher challenges than ever. Whether it’s the health of our people or the health of our planet, we...

My beginner's book is your ticket to one of the coolest and most mysterious subjects out there. This isn't your average physics book. It's a portal to understanding the stuff that makes up... well, everything! Subatomic particles. Do not let their size fool you; they have a massive impact on the world around you—the fundamental part of how everything works and not as complex as you might fear.

Fascinated by AI but unsure where to start? Feel like the AI revolution is racing ahead without you? You haven't missed your chance—the path to AI mastery is clearer than you imagine. AI Fundamentals makes AI accessible and exciting.

What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers? Elizabeth Lesser believes that if...