May 1, 2024
3 minute read
Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based approach to organizational development that focuses on identifying, appreciating, and leveraging the best of what is already working in an organization. It is based on the idea that organizations are capable of positive change when they focus on their strengths and their potential for growth. Appreciative Inquiry is often used to help organizations achieve positive outcomes such as increased employee engagement, improved productivity, and a more positive organizational culture.
Understanding Appreciative Inquiry
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Appreciative Inquiry.
Seminal work on Appreciative Inquiry, providing a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of this approach. It is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about Appreciative Inquiry.
Provides a toolkit for using Appreciative Inquiry to create positive leadership and change in organizations.
Provides a guide for facilitators who want to use Appreciative Inquiry to create positive change in organizations.
Provides a step-by-step guide for using Appreciative Inquiry to manage change in organizations.
Presents a collection of case studies that illustrate how Appreciative Inquiry has been used to create positive change in a variety of organizations.
Provides a guide for coaches and leaders who want to use Appreciative Inquiry to create positive change in individuals and organizations.
Provides a practical guide to leading positive change using Appreciative Inquiry.
Provides a theoretical foundation for Positive Organizational Scholarship, which field of study that focuses on the study of positive phenomena in organizations, including Appreciative Inquiry.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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