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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 organisations and their communities more adaptive and more effective. This approach is based on solid, proven principles for unleashing people’s creativity, knowledge and spirit toward a common purpose.
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David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D. is professor and chair of the Program on Business as an Agent of World Benefit at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University.
Diana K. Whitney, Ph.D. is president of Corporation for Positive Change and cofounder of the Taos Institute and a Distinguished Consulting Faculty at Saybrook Graduate School. She is the author of five books on AI, including The Power of Appreciative Inquiry.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a short, readable book that introduces appreciative inquiry. if you want a more involved, thoeretically underpinned text the same authors have produced, the Appreciative Inquiry Handbook is for you: however the book under review will be with me on the train (it is far lighter!).
Worth it.
Worth it.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Focusing on Possibilities
20 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
In this short, introductory manual to Appreciative Inquire, AI professionals Cooperrider and Whitney use actual business stories to present the processes that underpin this positive approach for relating to change. As the authors tell us and the name implies, the AI process starts with an appreciation for the positives (strengths and best practices) of what has been and what is within the current situation - the Discovery Phase. Then it moves into the visioning step - Dream Phase, to declare the potential or purpose from the change. The third step in the process calls for the articulation of an organization that can call upon the strengths and realize the dream - Design Phase. This step is followed by the actions to strengthen the capability of the system to sustain ongoing positive change - Destiny Phase.
After reading the book, it seems to me that an unstated purpose of this manual is to demonstrate to business readers, the performance improvement power of a process that is often thought of as being more applicable to spiritual inquiry than as a tool for the secular environment: And why not? The process requires a systemic analysis, the mobilization of all stakeholders and the tapping of their positive energy; rather than playing to their worst fears. It is a relational process, allowing people to be heard, to think big picture (dream), and to choose to contribute toward a positive change - all requirements for a successful performance improvement process. If you are not familiar with AI, or if you think AI is only useful to answer the question, "What is our spirit calling us to be?", give this book a quick read. Dennis DeWilde, Author of "The Performance Connection"
After reading the book, it seems to me that an unstated purpose of this manual is to demonstrate to business readers, the performance improvement power of a process that is often thought of as being more applicable to spiritual inquiry than as a tool for the secular environment: And why not? The process requires a systemic analysis, the mobilization of all stakeholders and the tapping of their positive energy; rather than playing to their worst fears. It is a relational process, allowing people to be heard, to think big picture (dream), and to choose to contribute toward a positive change - all requirements for a successful performance improvement process. If you are not familiar with AI, or if you think AI is only useful to answer the question, "What is our spirit calling us to be?", give this book a quick read. Dennis DeWilde, Author of "The Performance Connection"
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Almost Great
24 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
I have been using Hammond's Little Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry as a text in my Creativity, Innovation and Change Management. We found out that it is no longer available. Amazon gave me a note on the small Cooperrider book and I found it almost just right as a replacement for my class. It has one deficiency. Hammond's book has a section on the assumptions of AI. I feel that is very important, particulary when introducing the subject to those that haven't seen or used it. I will be able to have them as I have been using the Hammond book and can make the assumptions a handout. JPM
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Appreciating Appreciative Inquiry
31 Jan 2008
Format:Paperback
There are many excellent books and websites on Appreciative Inquiry (AI). This small book is a needed contribution to the AI field. It is brief, concise, and easy to follow. It will be useful for introducing AI to new folks. Experienced practioners will enjoy the crispness and ease of use. I found Ch 6 "Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships" very useful. The authors, who have many in-depth contributions to AI, have given us a great tool for sharing AI with many folk. Thanks.
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