Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions: 21 Strength-Based WorkshopsISBN: 978-0-470-48316-9
Paperback
208 pages
February 2010, Pfeiffer
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A first in the field of Appreciative Inquiry, this important resource provides twenty one ready-to-use workshops for facilitators, leaders, consultants, and trainers who want to empower others in creating collaborative solutions.
"What you learn in a single book can change everything.
Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions is Robyn
Stratton-Berkessel at her very best?helping all of us open
ourselves to our best selves, envision possibilities, and get in
touch with our own and other's strengths. A brilliantly applied
book?with over 21 workshops ready for prime time delivery?helping
leaders tap the revolutionary power of appreciative inquiry or "AI"
for creating value for customers, suppliers, team members,
shareholders, and families. Are you ready to walk on the
strengths-based side of organization development and leadership?
This inspiring volume will propel you upward step by step?it takes
AI from concept to reality in an eloquent, empowering, and utterly
engaging way."
?David Cooperrider, Fairmount Minerals Professor at Case Western
Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management
"Both inspiring and highly practical, this book will be an
invaluable and no doubt well-thumbed addition to your library of
Appreciative Inquiry resources, whether you are a novice or an
experienced practitioner!"
?Sue James, partner, BJ Seminars
"Ms. Stratton-Berkessel's work leaves the reader with a clear
understanding of why Appreciative Inquiry is such a powerful change
model. Those new to Appreciative Inquiry will marvel at her unique
explanation of the 'phases' of Appreciative Inquiry. Those more
familiar with Appreciative Inquiry will enjoy her explanations and
examples."
?Timothy Germany, commissioner, Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service
"A practical approach grounded in personal experience...[this
book] shows that Appreciative Inquiry is not a luxury but a
necessity for organizational success."
?Annalie Killian, catalyst for magic AMP, producer of the AMPLIFY
Innovation & Thought Leadership Festival, Sydney, Australia