School of Social Work News
John Tropman Writes New Book on Leading Efficient MeetingsProfessor Emeritus John Tropman’s new book, “Fixing Broken Meetings: A Manual on Meeting Rotten-osity, Deleterious Decisions, and Ineffective Implementation,” examines the myriad ways in which meetings regularly fail and how individuals and organizations can produce efficient meetings that lead to effective decision making. The book serves as a resource for courses and programs in business and organizational behavior, as well as for anyone interested in improving the functionality of meetings within their organizations.
- April 11, 2023
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- John Tropman’s Book Named Number One Pick by BookAuthority
Professor Emeritus John Tropman’s book “Effective Meetings: Improving Group Decision Making” has been named the number one book of all time on the subject of running meetings by BookAuthority. In his book, Tropman offers practical strategies for running effective meetings by highlighting the processes involved in decision making and the ways individuals contribute to making better quality decisions as a group. BookAuthority uses the recommendations of experts and business leaders to identify and rate the best books in the world.
- May 10, 2021
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- John Tropman’s Book “Supervision, Management, and Leadership: An Introduction to Building Community Benefit Organizations” is Published
Henry J. Meyer Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Social Work John Tropman is the author of a new book, “Supervision, Management, and Leadership: An Introduction to Building Community Benefit Organizations.” Tropman’s handbook serves as a guide for managers and leaders in the human services field. “In response to the increasing needs of managers and leaders, John Tropman provides a comprehensive framework and sensible strategies for improving the craft of management. His text provides a wealth of insights for management practitioners ranging from students to supervisors and agency executives." -- Bowen McBeath, Professor of Social Work and Public Administration Portland State University and Beijing Normal University
- April 17, 2020
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- John E. Tropman Featured in The Harvard Crimson
Professor John E. Tropman was referenced in The Harvard Crimson’s article on Harvard's President-elect Lawrence S. Bacow.
- March 11, 2018
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- John Tropman Published in Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping
Professor John Tropman’s piece, “Medicare and Pediacare: A Fantastic Strategy That Never Matured” was published in Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.
- May 18, 2017
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- John Tropman Featured in The Network for Social Work Management's Weekly Blog Series
Professor John Tropman was featured in the Network for Social Work Management's weekly blog series, "Monday Morning Manager". He gives advice and discusses his career path, inspirations, and motivation tactics.
- February 13, 2016
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- John Tropman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at CSWE Meeting
Professor John Tropman received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Association for Community Organization and Social Administration at the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) meeting.
- October 22, 2015
- John Tropman Inducted as Fellow of American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Professor John Tropman was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.
- September 8, 2014
- John Tropman Discusses Remote Annual Meeting Locations in the New York Times
Professor John Tropman discusses remote annual meeting locations in "Beware When the Annual Meeting Is in Moosejaw" in the New York Times.
- May 8, 2014
- John Tropman Leads Webinar on Effective Meetings
Professor John Tropman leads a webinar on Producing Efficient Meetings for the Network for Social Work Management, an international organization advancing professionals in social work management.
- May 6, 2014