The power of appreciative inquiry : a practical guide to positive change
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The power of appreciative inquiry : a practical guide to positive change
Berrett-Koehler, c2010
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry describes a wildly popular approach to organizational change that dramatically improves performance by encouraging people to study, discuss, learn from and build on what's working, rather than simply trying to fix what's not. Whitney and Trosten-Bloom use examples from many different types of organizations to illustrate Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in action. A how-to book but not a manual, The Power of Appreciative Inquiry describes the newest ideas and practices in the field of Appreciative Inquiry since its inception in 1985.
In updating the second edition, the authors conducted an appreciative inquiry with first edition readers, focusing especially on users in markets and universities. At the urging of these readers, the authors have included a new chapter on "sustaining positive change," as well as a host of new examples and other enhancements.
Table of Contents
Foreword by David Cooperrider
Chapter 1: What is Appreciative Inquiry
Chapter2: A Menu of Approaches to Appreciative Inquiry
Chapter3: Eight Principles of Appreciative Inquiry
Chapter4: Appreciative Inquiry in Action: From Origins to Current Practice
Chapter5: Getting Started
Chapter6: Affirmative Topic Choice
Chapter7: Discovery: Appreciative Interviews and More
Chapter8: Dream: Visions and Voices of the Future
Chapter9: Design: Giving Form to Values and Ideals
Chapter10: Destiny: Inspired Action and Improvisation
Chapter11: Why Appreciative Inquiry Works
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