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The authors have done a marvelous job of bringing appreciative inquiry to coaching. This is must reading for any coach who wants to help clients tap their full potential and make a difference in the world."
—Robert E. Quinn, M. E. Tracy Collegiate Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
—Robert E. Quinn, M. E. Tracy Collegiate Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
"Appreciative Coaching is chock–full of useful methods, ideas, and stories that will inspire and inform effective coaching practice. Built on a solid research foundation, the book reframes coaching as a transformative, appreciative practice and provides valuable guidance for all potential and current coaches who want to have impact."
—Jane E. Dutton, William Russell Kelly Professor of Business Administration, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
"Whether you are a coach, manager, or consultant, this is a book you don′t want to miss. It presents an in–depth look at a new model of Appreciative Coaching that integrates theory and practice into an evidence–based coaching approach. Imagine the energy and learning for your client or organization as you explore and build upon success! It′s not only a concrete method for coaches to use but also a great resource to add to your business or personal library."
—Diane Brennan, vice president,International Coach Federation 2005 and 2006
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Appreciative Coaching describes an approach to coaching that is rooted in Appreciative Inquiry. At its core the Appreciative Coaching method shows individuals how to tap into (or rediscover) their own sense of wonder and excitement about their present life and future possibilities. Rather than focusing on individuals in limited or problem–oriented ways, Appreciate Coaching guides clients through four stages—Discovery, Dream, Design, and Destiny—that inspire them to an appreciative and empowering view of themselves and their future.
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This review is from: Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change (Jossey-Bass Business & Management) (Hardcover)
Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change is a very readable and engaging contribution to the field of coaching.
The book begins with an overview of Appreciative Coaching and the positive psychological context from which it takes its inspiration. The first half focuses on five principles of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) which are "like the warp threads on the loom" (37) and form the foundation of Appreciative Coaching. Readers are taken through the process of Appreciative Coaching in the second half of the book. To help readers to understand the underlying principles of AI, the authors consider postmodern thought and social constructionism in Chapter 1. This is followed by a discussion of the assumptions upon which the methodology is based. Chapter 2 also surveys a number of other positive approaches, including Positive Organisational Scholarship (POS) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Chapters 3 and 4 consider the five principles of AI: constructionist, positive, simultaneity, poetic and anticipatory. The authors then focus clearly on the Appreciative Coaching process for the rest of the book. Chapter 5 presents a useful overview of the process while Chapters 6-9 cover each of the four stages: discovery, dream, design and destiny. The final chapter, entitled "Stepping into Appreciative Coaching", offers some tools and techniques to support coaches who want to incorporate the methodology into their own practice. Who should read this book: This book is valuable reading for anyone involved in coaching. It is essential for coaches who wish to use Appreciative Inquiry as a model for coaching conversations. Summary: This book is immensely readable and very accessible. The context of positive psychology is clearly outlined and the debt to this area of work is acknowledged. Overall, the case for Appreciative Coaching is well-researched and presented through a good balance of reference to existing scholarship, case studies and personal anecdote. The case studies are relevant and enlightening, serving to bring the process and principles to life. In their final paragraph, the authors share their own aspirations: "flourishing is important to our clients, to the country, and to the world. If we as coaches find ways to help people flourish, we will have done our jobs well" (201). This book certainly supports their dream by advocating a powerful coaching process which can "create meaningful work lives that are both life affirming and inspirational" (25).
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4.7 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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A must read to better your life as a coach, supervise, and person,
By Kathleen M. Carr - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change (Jossey-Bass Business & Management) (Hardcover)
I am a huge fan of the appreciative inquiry process. Appreciative Coaching takes you through the step by step process of bringing someone through the processes of identifying their dream and bringing it to reality. They even speak about letting go of the relationship when the process is complete. I can not think of a better book I have read where you end and say I know what the theory and reason is, I know how to do it, and have resources given to start the process.
This is a must read! 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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An Insightful view that you can incorporate to your coaching practice,
By Mariela "SuperDomesticEngineer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change (Jossey-Bass Business & Management) (Hardcover)
I was very fortunate to complete the AC workshop at Fielding Institute facilitated by 2 of the authors (Ann and Jacky) in a very dynamic web space environment. I can honestly say I have incorporated AC as the heart that moves my Career Coaching practice. Throughout the course I was coached and coached a partner by using the tools provided in the book and the results are fantastic. I truly recommend the book to anyone wanting to get out the box and facilitate clients in discovering, dreaming, designing and living their destiny. Most participants ended the book and finished the workshop with a huge desire to see more on the subject from the authors.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Loved Appreciative Coaching!,
By Anne E. Collier - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change (Jossey-Bass Business & Management) (Hardcover)
Appreciative Coaching is a very practical guide that helps the coach tap into the client's energy and excitement around topics, which can then be harnessed into creating a life the client really loves. The book describes the appreciative coaching method step-by-step with many examples and sample questions. I recommend the book to every coach, manager, and executive. Anyone that supervises people will find that the methods described in the book help them help others excel.
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