Kathy is the CEO and President of The Center for Appreciative Inquiry (CAI) / Company of Experts, Inc. and oversees this Small Woman Owned Business serving schools, colleges and universities,... 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 →
AI and Open Space were used to conceptualize a new way of approaching fundraising and going green. See attached document for full story.
AN APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY INTO CREATIVE EXPRESSION AiPhilanthropy is a not-for-profit alliance whose roots began in November 2003. Its founders are three women who felt pulled to co-create an alliance that... read more →
Once again I was privileged to take a group through an AI process and watch it work. What a wonderful opportunity to see heliotropism in action in today's world! Last... read more →
I was brought on board to do a needs assessment for a NJ county's 60+ arts organizations as preparation for their cultural planning process. I designed the survey to assess... read more →
The Board of a non-profit community organization focused on access to child care decided to utilize an appreciative approach to their strategic planning process. The process included a 1.5 day... read more →
The Center for Appreciative Inquiry (CAI) maintains high standards for Appreciative Inquiry Facilitators, Coaches, Practitioners and Trainers worldwide and requires CAI Certifications to be renewed every two years.
This working paper describes an approach to organizational change and evaluation based upon Habitat for Humanity South Asia’s policy of “Measuring Transformation through Houses” (MTTH) and its program of participatory... read more →
A Passion for Organizations that Make a Difference We believe the organizations we all work for, and access goods and services through, are the best vehicle for making a difference... read more →
