Is 'development' the answer for positive social change or a cynical western strategy for perpetuating inequality? Moving beyond an increasingly entrenched debate about the role of NGOs, this book reveals the practices and social relations through which ideas of development are concretely enacted.

How the dirt below our feet can save us from extinction

With the potential to weight over 2.5 tons, this massive predator lurks in the ocean, waiting for its next meal. With no natural predators, the great white is at the top of its food chain, drifting until it smells its next meal. When ready to dine on fish and seals, the great white moves quickly through the water, letting nothing stand in its way. Through thrilling photographs, readers will see how the great white hunts in the wild, learning how exactly the great white survives.

Contagious Commitment at Work addresses a serious topic, managing organizational change, in a refreshing, lighthearted way. It gives a practical, holistic approach that is illustrated with real-world stories, cartoons, and informal diagrams. Contagious Commitment at Work provides leaders with a road map for involving employees in any new initiative. Illustrations and first-person accounts of applying the ideas give readers practical guidance to ensure success. With Andrea Shapiro’s “Tipping Point” model, I have a suite of materials to effectively guide change. Contagious Commitment at Work, with its wealth of stories, speaks directly to the leaders who ask for detailed examples from those who’ve gone before them. I’ve used Andrea’s work to cut months out of change deployments and dramatically improved my change adoption rates. —April K. Mills, Change Coach, Intel Corporation The ideas in Contagious Commitment at Work have been game changing in our approach in making change happen and delivering great results with our clients. This book is an engaging, no-nonsense, and straightforward read that highlights an effective and pragmatic approach to implementing sustainable change in organizations. It is full of examples, and it works! —Rob Kelly, Director, VA Consultants Global Contagious Commitment at Work provides a thoughtful and practical approach to managing organizational change. Andrea Shapiro explains how to use the levers of change to achieve the “tipping point” for change in our organizations. Easy to read and apply, her examples drive home key points on change management, identifying the pitfalls and the must-dos for a successful change. —Pam Weppler, Process Improvement Program Leader, Rho