Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is one of the most exciting and increasingly recognized concepts being used to facilitate organizational change. This book studies AI in depth, illustrating the method of asking... read more →
This book is intended as a source book for students, as a way of introducing them to and assisting in their shared - our shared - mission for the creation... read more →
Description The authors provide a concise introduction to and overview of the growing discipline and practice of Appreciative Inquiry (AI).
Appreciative Inquiry at Work Is its effectiveness dependent on organisational context? What factors contribute to its effectiveness? Which organisations might benefit from using the Appreciative Inquiry approach? What might organisations... read more →
"21st Century Wisdom Tools that Broaden and Build" was the title of our 90 minute breakout session at the International “The Power of Positive Change Conference” in Orlando, Florida, September... read more →
Slides from the 2007 AI Conference plenary panel presentation describing how AI is being applied at US Cellular.
Boeing--a two-time Baldridge recipient-- is flying high as a strength-based organizational model. How do you elevate-and-extend all the strengths in the system? The answer: it's all about teams--high engagement, strength-based... read more →
A more affirming career development process can be achieved by combining life-planning concepts with the Appreciative Inquiry process. Using this approach, career development processes emerge as Appreciating, Envisioning, Co-constructing, and... read more →
"Using Appreciative Inquiry with teams creates a climate that sustains synergy and collaboration. The principles and steps of appreciative inquiry are presented and compared with traditional teambuilding initiatives. Shame and... read more →