Appreciative Inquiry A Positive Revolution in Change

Name: Appreciative Inquiry A Positive Revolution in Change
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ISBN: 9781576753569

ISBN-10: 1576753565

ISBN-13: 9781576753569

Edition: 2005

Authors: David L. Cooperrider, Diana K. Whitney

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Originally part of Berrett-Koehler Communication's "Collaborating for Change" series, this short introduction to Appreciative Inquiry is the best way for organisations to be introduced to AI by the originators and leaders of the movement itself.Now with a new introduction and updated with revisions throughout, Appreciative Inquiry offers an approach that works because it acknowledges the prevailing attitudes toward change.It offers a fresh view based on the possibility of a more desirable future, experience with the whole system and activities that signal "something different is happening this time." That difference systematically taps the potential of human beings to make themselves, their…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/10/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English



Preface



An Invitation to the Positive Revolution in Change


AI and the New Model of Change Leadership


Approacing Problems From the Other Side



What is Appreciative Inquiry?


The Positive Core


A Working Definition of Positive Change



The Appreciative Inquiry 4-D Cycle


Overview of the 4-D Cycle


Passion for Service: Getting Started with AI at British Airways



The 4-D Cycle in Action


The First D, Discovery


From Discovery to Dream


Design for Organizing into the Future


The United Religions Initiative: Design of a Global Community


Realizing Destiny



Applying the 4-D Cycle


Whole-System Inquiry


The AI Summit


Roadway Express: Moving from Good to Great



Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships


The Role of Leadership


The Role of an AI Consultant


The Role of the Core Team


The Role of the Participants



Principles for a Positive Revolution


The Constructionist Principle


The Simultaneity Principle


The Poetic Principle


The Anticipatory Principle


The Positive Principle



Conditions for Success: The Liberation of Power


Freedom to Be Known in Relationship


Freedom to be Heard


Freedom to Dream in Community


Freedom to Choose to Contribute


Freedom to Act with Support


Freedom to Be Positive


The Liberation of Power Leads to Positive Change


Conclusion


Notes


Questions for Applying AI


Where to Go for More Information


Index


The Authors