I was asked to help another church address a growing conflict that revolved around a rapid increase in the number of youth group participants. This had created some distressing dynamics... read more →
On Sunday, November 23, 2003, Dr. David Cooperrider conducted an "Appreciative Inquiry" for approximately 350 members of Federated Church. The event took place at the Family Life Center and was... read more →
The Charter of the United Religions Initiative was signed in June 2000. Today URI has 185 Cooperation Circles in 46 countries networked with each other and jointly committed to promote... 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 →
Read thesis here: Francois Jacobus Retief Thesis
Appreciative Inquiry in the Catholic Church Decision-making in Catholic organizations doesn’t always come from the top down. Hoping to be more effective in their mission and to enhance positive energy,... read more →
"What’s different about the appreciative inquiry and the positive model of looking at churches is instead of wringing our hands and fearfully looking at the deficit and saying, "Oh my... read more →
The process of "appreciative inquiry" gives your company a boost by leveraging what you already do well. Read how the 4-D technique—discover, dream, design, and destiny—is working everywhere from a... read more →
Expertly co-written by David L. Cooperrider (Professor and Chairman of the Department of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management) and Diana Whitney (President of Corporation for Positive Change),... read more →