{"title":"Jerry Sternin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry Sternin\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works centred on the principles of \u003cem\u003epositive deviance\u003c\/em\u003e, exploring how unconventional solutions can lead to impactful social change. His writing provides practical guidance for educators, community leaders, and change-makers seeking innovative strategies to solve complex problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis combined with real-world examples that illuminate the power of grassroots initiatives and collaborative efforts. Sternin’s books are a valuable resource for those interested in education, social development, and transformative approaches to community challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-power-of-positive-deviance-by-richard-pascale-9781422110669","title":"The Power of Positive Deviance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of the toughest problems in your organisation or community. What if they'd already been solved and you didn't even know it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Positive Deviance\u003c\/em\u003e, the authors present a counterintuitive new approach to problem-solving. Their advice? Leverage positive deviants—the few individuals in a group who find unique ways to look at, and overcome, seemingly insoluble difficulties. By seeing solutions where others don't, positive deviants spread and sustain needed change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith vivid, firsthand stories of how positive deviance has alleviated some of the world's toughest problems (malnutrition in Vietnam, staph infections in hospitals), the authors illuminate its core practices, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMobilising communities to discover \"invisible\" solutions in their midst\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsing innovative designs to \"act\" your way into a new way of thinking instead of thinking your way into a new way of acting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConfounding the organisational \"immune response\" seeking to sustain the status quo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiring and insightful, \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Positive Deviance\u003c\/em\u003e unveils a potent new way to tackle the thorniest challenges in your own company and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464546238700,"sku":"9781422110669","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781422110669-the-power-of-positive-deviance.jpg?v=1775049738"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jerry-sternin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}