Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using AI to Facilitate Organizational Development - Hardcover

Lewis, Sarah; Passmore, Jonathan; Cantore, Stefan

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9780749450717: Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using AI to Facilitate Organizational Development
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0749450711 ISBN 13: 9780749450717
Publisher: Kogan Page, 2008

Synopsis

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is one of the most exciting and increasingly recognized concepts being used to facilitate organizational change. This book studies AI in depth, illustrating the method of asking particular questions and envisioning the future, encouraging staff to consider both the positive and negative systems in place and to recognize the need to implement change. It demonstrates how AI can be practically applied by combining the skills, perspectives and approaches presented here into a practical conversational approach to organizational challenges. It also takes a look at other techniques used to create change through conversation.
 
Case studies from organizations that have already integrated conversational methods into their change management practice show why the processes are valuable, why they are effective, and how to generate such conversations yourself.  Written in jargon-free language, this is an excellent resource for discovering the benefits that conversational techniques can have on an organization and its performance.

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About the Author

Sarah Lewis is an occupational psychologist and a founding member of the Association of Business Psychologists. 

Review

"This book will change the way we talk, relate, and think about change.  The authors unpack the meaning and significance of Appreciative Inquiry and the positive revolution in 'conversation-based change' with powerful stories and brilliantly clear writing.  It is a remarkable how to book that perfectly blends theory, practice and life-empowering perspectives.  A must read for anyone interested in leading with hope and optimism, and creating the future through the collaborative engagement of our highest human strengths." -- Prof. David Cooperrider, Case Western Reserve University

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Publisher
Kogan Page
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0749450711
ISBN 13 
9780749450717
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
240
Rating
  • 3.71 out of 5 stars
    38 ratings by Goodreads

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