SPHERE Standards

The internationally agreed minimum standards for humanitarian response may still not be fully adhered to or monitored by those who subscribe to them, but they represent a powerful complement to the Red Cross standards and practical guideline for minimal performance standards in a number of technocentric areas of disaster response

http://www.sphereproject.org/

Managers who lead

 

Although designed for health manager’s this is a truly fantastic book for any manager, with a comprehensive set of management tools. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Publisher’s Description 

Health program managers everywhere grapple with the same challenges: Tackling complex health problems with limited resources. Defining priorities. Inspiring staff. Initiating change. Demonstrating measurable results.

Managers Who Lead empowers health managers at all levels of an organization to lead teams to face challenges and achieve results. It answers questions such as: How do I create a shared vision of better health and a clear plan for achieving it? What can I do to improve work climate? How can I prepare myself and others for higher levels of responsibility? How do I lead change inside and outside my organization?

Whether you work in the public or private sector, this handbook is essential reading. It offers a wealth of resources, including exercises for managers and facilitators. Real-life examples illustrate how to transform your work groups and organizations into high performers.

http://www.msh.org/resources/publications/ebookstore/product.cfm?p=55

Environmental Health in Emergencies and Disasters

This amazing book written by the legend that is Ben Wisner should be the staple diet of new disaster management students. An incredibly diverse range of interdependent issues are discussed relating to disasters in a clear, coherent and easy-to read way. An absolutely must-have for the beginner and a fantastic reference for the more long-in-the-tooth disaster managers. If you are serious about disaster management then get this now!

http://www.disasternetwork.co.uk/120001.htm