Research in Organizational Change and Development, Vol.1, pages 129-169. 1987 Abstract: This chapter presents a conceptual refiguration of action-research based on a "sociorationalist" view of science. The position that is... read more →
Rich, new and openhearted dialogue techniques are perpetually arising as powerful methods of organizational inquiry that stimulate social learning and collective intelligence. Dialogue and inquiry processes are the hallmark of... read more →
Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science Author: G Eoyang , E Olson Publisher: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer San Francisco, CA Copyright 2001 Description: Looking for a highly effective alternative to traditional change models?... read more →
In 2000, David Cooperrider was invited by Richard Blum, a San Francisco investment banker, and Bishop Swing, leader of the United Religions Initiative, on behalf of His Holiness the 14th... read more →
Erg goed en helder geschreven samenvatting van Appreciative Inquiry in het Nederlands. Ook nog met een interessante discussie verbonden.
Human placenta DNA (the most pristine form of DNA)was placed in a container from which they could measure changes in the DNA. Twenty-eight vials of DNA were given (one each)... read more →
Abstract This article proposes that one way to help a group liberate itself from dysfunctional conflict and defensive routine is through the introduction of generative metaphor. By intervening as a... read more →
All of us, at one time or another, experienced a conversation that has had a powerful impact on us - one that sparked a new insight or helped us see... read more →
A provocative proposition is a statement that bridges the best of "what is" with your own speculation or intuition of "what might be". It is provocative to the extent to... read more →