Differences between lines and circles
Lines and circles as planning metaphors
A brief history of lines and circles
Planning theory : both lines and circles
Examples of planning approaches
The "surety" of the line and the "tentativeness" of the circle
A conceptual framework
Programs : containers for idea implementation
Programs and projects, services and interventions
Programs and projects
Services and interventions
Programs in organizational context
Program planning
Mandates and initiatives
Planning different types of programs
Rational planning and prescriptive approaches
Case : the mayor and the street educators
History of rational planning and prescriptive approaches
Dimensions of rational planning and prescriptive approaches
The logic model
Assessing needs
Defining and analyzing problems
Selecting intervention strategies
Writing goals and objectives
Program design and decision-making
Accountability in a prescriptive approach
Accountability challenges
Information systems
Budgeting
Rational planning
Mind-sets
Skills
Strengths and challenges of rational planning
Interpretive planning and emergent approaches
Case : the invisible people and the area agency on aging
History of interpretive planning and emergent approaches
Dimensions of interpretive planning and emergent approaches
The logic of emergence
Engagement
Discovery
Sense-making
Unfolding
Accountability in an emergent approach
Accountability challenges
Accountability options
Interpretive planning
Mind-sets
Skills
Strengths and challenges of interpretive planning
Knowing when to use which planning approach
Case : AIDS orphans and the pig intervention
Similarities in planning approach challenges
Gaining entry
Becoming oriented
Engaging in critical thinking
Making ethical decisions
Comparing program planning approaches
Comparing dimensions
Examining accountability
Thinking about mind-sets and skills
Decision issues for approach selection
Program planning in diverse cultural contexts
Culture and context
Defining culture
Elements in culture development
Cultural competence
Skills of the culturally competent
Challenges to culturally competent human service programming
Understanding empiricism
Recognizing realism and interpretivism
Responding to accountability demands
Cultural competence and program planning
Planning with sensitivity to difference -Planning with sensitivity to inclusion
Planning with sensitivity to context
Planning across multiple organizational settings
Issues when practicing internationally.
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Comparative approaches to program planning by F. Ellen Netting. ISBN 9780470126417. Published by Wiley in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
