Transforming Public Policy: Dynamics of Policy Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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NANCY C. ROBERTS is codirector of the Institute for Whole Social Science and professor of strategic management at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. She has served as a consultant to many public and private-sector organizations. PAULA J. KING is vice president of education and human resources at Gabberts, Inc. She formerly was associate professor of strategic management at St. Cloud State University.
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Part One: Change Agents in Action: A Case Study in Educational Reform
1. The Innovative Idea and Its Context
2. An Idea Becomes Law: The Legislative History of Reform
3. The Actions Behind the Headlines
4. The Players Behind the Scenes: The Entrepreneurial Team and Its Networks
5. The Individuals Behind the Ideas: Personal Characteristics of the Policy Entrepreneurs
Part Two: Lessons Learned
6. Entrpreneurial Identity: Personality, Values, Motivation, Knowledge, and Skills
7. Collective Entrepreneurship: the Role of Teams in Policy Innovation
8. Keys to Managing the Policy Innovation Process
9. Remaining Lessons for Pursuing Radical Change
Conclusion: A Theory of Radical Change by Design
1. The Innovative Idea and Its Context
2. An Idea Becomes Law: The Legislative History of Reform
3. The Actions Behind the Headlines
4. The Players Behind the Scenes: The Entrepreneurial Team and Its Networks
5. The Individuals Behind the Ideas: Personal Characteristics of the Policy Entrepreneurs
Part Two: Lessons Learned
6. Entrpreneurial Identity: Personality, Values, Motivation, Knowledge, and Skills
7. Collective Entrepreneurship: the Role of Teams in Policy Innovation
8. Keys to Managing the Policy Innovation Process
9. Remaining Lessons for Pursuing Radical Change
Conclusion: A Theory of Radical Change by Design
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"One of the truly delightful characteristics of Transforming Public Policy is that the authors successfully meld a book that is rich in theoretical development with one that is rich in practical advice for participants in the policy process. This is a rare and noteworthy combination." —Journal of Public Affairs Education
