Paul W. Mattessich

PAUL W. MATTESSICH, Ph.D., is executive director of Wilder Research and the author or coauthor of more than three hundred publications and reports. His recent books include Collaboration: What Makes It Work.

Mattessich received his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Minnesota, where he serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Social Work. He has been involved in applied social research since 1973 and has served on task forces in government and the nonprofit sectors.

When not writing, Mattessich consults with local, national, and international organizations on strategic planning, organizational improvement, and evaluation, traveling regularly to Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom to work with organizations addressing youth development, community development, and the promotion of peace among divided communities.

Paul lives in St. Paul with his wife.

Paul W. Mattessich’s books are published by Fieldstone Alliance, an imprint of Turner Publishing.

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