Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people—especially those who report to us—we simply tell them what we think they need to... read more →
Ron Friedman Ph.D. shares research from his latest book The Best Place to Work, about the art and science of creating an extraordinary workplace. Ron discusses how businesses can appeal to... read more →
There’s a lot of interest in Appreciative Inquiry. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) was designed by David Cooperrider as a strategic planning tool and its applications in an educational setting are creating... read more →
Abstract: Appreciative Inquiry (AI) introduces a new approach to educational change. Most state and federal initiatives for educational change grow out of a deficit model of what is wrong with... read more →
Description Appreciative Inquiry--a book in The Practicing Organization Development Series--is for leaders and organizational consultants who are ready to abandon the familiar tyranny of complex change programs. Recognizing that human... read more →
The entire Federated Church Family (members and friends) was invited to an extraordinary evening of discovery, dreaming, and visioning on November 23, 2003. As an integral part of the future... read more →