Appreciative Inquiry

Autor*innen

• Jane Magruder Watkins
• Bernard J. Mohr

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• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Business & Management
• Handel
• Marketing & Vertrieb
• Sachliteratur

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Appreciative Inquiry is designed for leaders and organizational consultants eager to move beyond traditional, complex change programs. It emphasizes that human systems are constructs of imagination, enabling rapid transformation. The AI process liberates organizations from the constraints of "deficit-based change," allowing them to harness their strategic strengths. This approach can engage entire systems, often involving hundreds or thousands of participants in a matter of days or weeks, to tap into the organization's positive core. By focusing on inspiring "high point" narratives of individual or collective potential, organizations can align their strengths with any change agenda. Identifying what truly works enables swift and democratic transformations that were previously deemed impossible. This resource serves as a practical guide for organization leaders and development professionals, offering a comprehensive understanding of how to implement appreciative inquiry effectively.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback