essentials of appreciative inquiry

New! By David L. Cooperrider, Diana Whitney, Jacqueline M. Stavros

Consisting of the first seven chapters of the Appreciative Inquiry Handbook, 2nd. Edition, this shortened version is aimed at academicians, students and workshop leaders. The book covers the theoretical background and core elements of the “AI” process. In addition, it offers six “mini-lectures” which succinctly introduce adherents to the process of AI.

Contents

Part 1 Essential Elements of Appreciative Inquiry (AI)

• Chapter 1: The Theoretical Basis of Appreciative Inquiry
• Chapter 2: The Appreciative Inquiry Process: How it Works
• Chapter 3: Introducing, Defining, and Planning an Appreciative Inquiry Initiative

Part 2 Application of the 4-D Cycle of Appreciative Inquiry

• Chapter 4: Discovery: What Gives Life?
• Chapter 5: Dream: What Might Be ?
• Chapter 6: Design: How Can It Be?
• Chapter 7: Destiny: What Will Be.

Book Facts

Paperback: 263 pages

Published by: Crown Custom Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-933403-20-5

Publication Date: 11-9-07