Books by Geraldine Hills

This book is about co-production but to put it simply, it's about the importance of working together, sharing knowledge and co-designing better ways to deliver services with service users, families, and our communities. That is co-production in a nut-shell.Co-production challenges the traditional way of providing public services. It is a process that turns service users from passive recipients into active shapers of public services, because it means involving all stakeholders, including the people who use a service. Instead of simply asking users how satisfied they are with services, service providers instead engage front line staff, service users, the local community, and other relevant partners and ask "What can we design and deliver together that will benefit our area?"

The most rewarding thing about becoming a trainer is that you play an integral part in bringing about changes in people's skills, knowledge and attitudes. This means a trainer can have a positive effect on any organisation and an individual?s life. I believe anyone could become a trainer if it were just about telling or showing what you know. But to pass on knowledge with professionalism and passion takes time, practice and a real desire to make a difference, whatever your subject.

Imagine you have the power to give yourself a Second Chance Day, a day where you could start your life again. Imagine a day where you could start to change whatever habits are causing you to make the same mistakes over and over again in your life. Well you don't have to leave change to your imagination because as you are holding this book you are also holding all the power inside you to give yourself that Second Chance. A chance to do things differently, a chance to be the person you know you really are. This book is not about how to be happy, nor is it about constantly having to be positive about everything. Rather it is about knowing and living with your true self. This book is all about you - your choices and what you choose to think about and focus on. The question is are you going to put this book down and dismiss it, or embrace the opportunity to read it and give yourself a Second Chance Day......?