Written from a practitioner viewpoint with case studies and examples from a wide variety of industries, this is a practical text for Learning & Development and Human Resource practitioners, providing an in-depth treatment of all the aspects of people development within today's organizations. Readers will want more than just the theory -- they want to know how to apply it as an internal consultant and what the potential pitfalls can be. Most importantly, they want practical strategies for introducing and implementing new management development practices. The text shows how to apply new approaches to old problems and provide new ways of creating high performance within an organization. This book offers an in-depth explanation of the key principles, problems to be addressed and strategies for success in developing effective managers and leaders. The style is both pragmatic and tactical, based on academic theory but grounded in the day to day reality of what is possible in today's organizations.

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Contents About the Editor Contributors Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Questions Answered Who Should Read This Book? The Authors Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations Chapter 1. The Reality and Centrality of Spirituality The Spiritual Nature of Humanity Spirituality and Aging in the Bible Is Spirituality Just Another Word for Religion? Perceptions of Spirituality and Religion Resolving Definitional Confusion Conclusions Chapter 2. The Spiritual Role of the Elder in the Twenty-First Century Past Roles for Elders Loss of Value for the Role of Elder Reclaiming the Role of Elder Impact on Contemporary Society Conclusion Chapter 3. Spirituality in Gerontological Theories Gerontological Theories Spirituality and Religion in Gerontological Theory Conclusions Research and Spirituality Chapter 4. Research on Spirituality Why Is Research on Spirituality Important? Casual Evaluations and Assessments Research Findings Conclusion Chapter 5. Attitudes Toward Death and Dying Among Persons in the Fourth Quarter of Life Attitudes Toward Death Throughout History Definitions of Dying and Death Attitudes Toward Dying and Death Types of Spirituality Definitions Interviews on Death, Dying, and Spirituality Summary Conclusion Chapter 6. Do Spirituality and Religiosity Increase with Age? Concepts of Spirituality The Importance of Religion to Older Adults Age Differences Among Women at a Lutheran Retreat Does Spirituality Increase with Age? Conclusions and Implications Professional and Practical Applications Chapter 7. Spiritual Care by Primary Healthcare Providers The Meaning of Spirituality Research on Spirituality and Health Current Practice Beliefs About Providing Spiritual Care Spiritual Care Interventions Curriculum and Spiritual Care Future Concerns Chapter 8. Spiritual Care in Hospice Settings Understanding the Hospice Philosophy Defining Spirituality and Spiritual Care Providing Spiritual Care for Hospice Patients A Poll on Spiritual Beliefs and Dying Conclusions Chapter 9. Integrating Spirituality in Counseling with Older Adults Research Findings Assessing Spirituality Applying Spirituality to Practice Conclusion Chapter 10. Spirituality in Social Work Practice with Older Persons Definition of Spiritual and Spirituality The Importance of Spiritual Care by Social Workers How Spiritual Care Is Delivered by Social Workers Cautions to Observe When Spiritual Care Is Delivered by Social Workers Conclusion Suggested Readings Chapter 11. Secular Franciscan Spirituality and Aging The Secular Franciscan Order Franciscan Spirituality Franciscan Spiritual Growth Spiritual Inspiration from St. Francis Conclusion Chapter 12. The Spiritual Life Review The Life Review Spiritual Needs in Late Life The Spiritual Life Review How to Prepare a Spiritual Life Review Guidelines for Sharing Spiritual Life Reviews Conclusion Chapter 13. The Role of the Chaplain in Spiritual Care Varieties of Chaplains Resources for Chaplaincies Ethical Issues Elements of “Spiritual Care”: Assessment/Diagnosis Practical Issues Conclusions and Recommendations Policy Implications and Priorities for the Future Chapter 14. Toward Better Care: Connecting Spirituality to the Long Term Needs of Our Elders White House Conferences on Aging Historical Trends Model Programs Conclusion Chapter 15. Guidelines for Research and Evaluation Spirituality Measurement and Assessment Issues Conclusions Chapter 16. Continuing Challenges The Babel of Spi