The Power of Appreciative Inquiry: A Practical Guide to Positive Change

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The Power of Appreciative Inquiry describes a new strategy that inspires people and brings about a higher performance level in any organization. This method encourages people to study, discuss, learn from, and build on what works well when they are at their best, rather than focusing on what’s going wrong. The theory, practice, and spirit of this approach to organizational change is described in plain language. The authors provide guidelines for defining the change agenda, initiative, or project; forming the "steering team"; and launching an organization-wide kick off. Case histories demonstrate how organizations can attain sustained positive change by studying their strengths. This book is the most authoritative, comprehensive guide to Appreciative Inquiry by two of the founders and pioneers of this technique.


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This guide describes the methods of appreciative inquiry and offers practical examples illustrating its application to business, non- profit, community development, religious, and organizational settings. It also provides a five-year case history of one company's use of appreciative inquiry, demonstrating its potential for enhancing profits, guiding strategy, and shaping company culture. The authors are consultants. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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