The power of appreciative inquiry, an introductory book by diane whitney and amanda trostenbloom. The thin book of appreciative inquiry sue annis hammond. A good stimulant to look into it more deeply, since i believe that this is the way. The thin book of appreciative inquiry 2nd edition thin. Hammond writes with an easy style, touching on most aspects of positive thinking and. This guide is an accessible question guide designed for group facilitators looking to change the way people think about change through appreciative inquiry.
This is, in short, the selection of topic s that will become the focus of the intervention. Appreciative inquiry approaches change by assuming that whatever you want more of already exists in all organizations. The first step in an ai intervention is selecting the affirmative topic choice. The major assumption of appreciative inquiry is that in every organization something works and change can be managed through the identification of what works, and the analysis of how to do more of work. In a very short time a roundtrip commute for most of us in tokyo, ms. Apr 22, 2020 appreciative inquiry in a broken world david l. It involves the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a systems capacity to apprehend, anticipate and heighten positive potential. Ai creates opportunities for people to feel affirmed, validated, and valued. Gracian the following material was taken from the book appreciative living. The company is devoted to publishing just in time cuttingedge knowledge for organizational clients. Soar takes the appreciative inquiry philosophy and applies it to provide a strategic thinking and dialogue process.
In its broadest focus, it involves systematic discovery of what gives life to a living system when it is most alive, most effective, and most constructively capable in economic, ecological, and human terms. Sue annis hammond is the author of the thin book of appreciative inquiry 3. The thin thin book of appreciative inquiry is the introduction to the exciting organizational change philosophy called appreciative inquiry. May 22, 2018 the origins of appreciative inquiry go back to a 1987 paper entitled, appreciative inquiry in organizational life, by david cooperrider and suresh srivastva, but it is more strongly. I if you work as a od consultant to organisations this is a must read book. Buy thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book series. Appreciative inquiry is an exciting philosophy for change. Appreciative inquiry is a way of thinking, seeing and acting for.
Be the first to ask a question about the thin book of appreciative inquiry. The seeds of change are planted in the very first question that we ask. Sue annis hammond author of the thin book of appreciative. How coaching works the use of appreciative inquiry. If you have ever wondered about ai, this thin book gives you enough detail to make a decision about the concept. This bestselling classic provides a great introduction on what appreciative inquiry is and how to apply it. Cooperrider university distinguished professor faculty director of the fowler center for business as an agent of world benefit ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering, there is a crack, a crack in everything there is a crack in everything. Appreciative inquiry has several core assumptions, listed below. Using appreciative inquiry to solve management problems. Insight on how to use soar at different organizational levels. Forming new futures through appreciative inquiry iriss. Appreciative inquiry ebook by jan reed 9781452279022. Appreciative inquiry ai was pioneered in the 1980s by david cooperrider and suresh srivastva, two professors at the weatherhead school of management at case western reserve university.
The thin book of appreciative inquiry 2nd edition thin book series edition 2 by hammond, sue annis paperback1998. Ai is a process that emphasizes identifying and building on strengths, rather than focusing exclusively on fixing weaknesses as most other change processes do. Sue has updated the 3rd edition with the latest research and new examples. Appreciative inquiry resources positivity strategist. If you are like most of us, your first answer was a list focused on the craziness of the day a hurried, breathtakinglybusy list which. Appreciative inquiry approaches change by assuming. The thin book of appreciative inquiry, 2nd edition. Appreciative inquiry processes, applications and examples. The act of asking questions of an organization or group influences the group in. Change at the speed of imagination jossey bass, 2001. The banana kelly experience how an organization lives a youthcentered commitment. The third principle of the appreciative approach is an open book principle. His focus is the collaborative innovation of new work settings that are ecologically sound and economically sustainable, and that bring out the best in human beings. This is not just a positive thinking peale book, or positive mental tape book the thin book of appreciative inquiry is an introduction to the idea that change can be managed by focusing on what works.
Learn to ask the right questions with this blog post. Hammond introduces all the core elements of this exciting and effective approach to positive change in any organization. Applying appreciative inquiry, the first book by practitioners for practitioners describing what we learned as we used appreciative inquiry. It an easy read that makes you think about, understand, and desire more information on appreciative inquiry. Learning to appreciate makes a quantifiable difference in your life and times. The thin book of appreciative inquiry kindle edition by hammond, sue annis. Appreciative inquiry in a broken world david cooperrider.
It explains the evolutionary history of the approach and gives helpful comparisons with traditional problemsolving practices, then outlines the theoretical principles and some case studies. This book was recommended to me by janet boguch seattle fundraising coach at a conference i attended. It dives deep into the principles of appreciative inquiry, supported with theories from positive psychology and the new sciences. Not only a student of cooperrider, but also a practitioner has hammond.
The thin book of appreciative inquiry reference cards, is a 20pack of the 2sided, pullout card that will appear in future printings of the thin book of appreciative inquiry. Its the first one i wrote, and is near and dear to my heart. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The theory behind appreciative inquiry is that rather than focusing on what is wrong with the organization as it now stands, we look to what the team has done well in the past and build on those strengths, knowing that we already possess what it takes to excel. Ai consultants around the world are increasingly using an appreciative approach to bring about collaborative and strengthsbased change in thousands of profit and nonprofit organizations and communities in. During that time, we realized the essence of appreciative inquiry lies in two simple practices and five principles for effective practice. This little book is worth it the price as it gives you a good definition of ai and is like an appetizer for the meal. Appreciative inquiry began in the 1980s, while david cooperrider and frank barrett were conducting action research into an organization.
Mar 18, 2020 appreciative inquiry is the coevolutionary, cooperative search for the best in people, their organizations, and the relevant world around them ai involves the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a systems capacity to apprehend, anticipate and heighten positive potential ai practice focuses on the speed of the. Creating strategy that inspires innovation and engagement. The thin book of appreciative inquiry the appreciative. The thin book of appreciative inquiry 3rd edition by sue. Jackie kelm good things, when short, are twice as good. The appreciative inquiry commons chinese translation of.
The thin book of appreciative inquiry is the introduction to the exciting organizational change philosophy called appreciative inquiry. Appreciative inquiry is about the coevolutiona ry search for the best in people, their organizations, and the relevant world around th em. Appreciative inquiry is about the coevolutionary search for the best in people, their organizations, and the relevant world around them. Thank you for supporting appreciative inquiry in the community.
My book, appreciative inquiry for collaborative solutions. Print resource this guide is an accessible question guide designed for group facilitators looking to change the way people think about change through appreciative inquiry. The thin book of appreciative inquiry appreciative inquiry commons. Author jan reed draws upon her own experience of using appreciative inquiry ai as a research approachshaping the asking of questions, the gathering of information, and the. This is a great hip pocket book to appreciative inquiry. Reality is created in the moment, and there rae multiple realities.
Im jackie kelm, author of appreciative living, and i want to tell you a little about this book. Two copies of the updated, pullout soar reference card. The authors have been instrumental in developing this process and will share the concept and case studies to give you the confidence. I really value the heuristic nature of ai and this book was an excellent primer and resource. Appreciative inquiry resources books some of my favorite, wellthumbed books and new ones as they come recommended. He is a founding partner of appreciative inquiry consulting and coauthor of the forthcoming book, appreciative inquiry. The thin book of appreciative inquiry congregational.
Appreciative inquiry is a way of thinking, seeing and acting for powerful, purposeful change in organizations. Thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book series. Sue is a nationally recognized expert in appreciative inquiry, a process that changes the focus from finding out what is going wrong to discovering and expanding best practices in organizations. Appreciative inquiry is the introduction to the exciting organizational change philosophy called appreciative inquiry. In her book, the thin book of appreciative inquiry, author sue hammond provides an excellent overview of the change philosophy developed by david cooperrider and associates at case western reserve university. This is ed material and your contribution serves as permission from thin book publishing co to make copies. Keynote speaker my keynotes and talks are highly interactive and uplifting.
Share a story of when you felt most alive and engaged as part of this team. This card provides a brief overview of appreciative inquiryai and the 8 assumptions that translate the underlying principles of the theory of ai in simpler language. The notion of appreciative inquiry traces its roots back to the eighties, when david cooperrider and shuresh srivastva at case western reserve university sought to challenge the traditional approach to problemsolving in the organizational setting the main argument for this shift was a human one. The thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book publishing. Sue started thin book publishing in response to the books success and customer requests for more thin books. The thin book of appreciative inquiry 3rd edition by sue annis. Written by the originators and leaders of the appreciative inquiry ai movement itself, this short, practical guide offers an approach to organizational change. Unleashing the power of appreciative inquiry in daily living.
Buy thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book series 2 by hammond, sue annis isbn. Thin book of appreciative inquiry edition 2 by sue annis. Appreciative inquiry is a way of thinking, seeing and acting for powerful, purposeful. You can read more about this book and other appreciative inquiry books here. Appreciative inquiry approaches change by assuming that whatever you. The thin book of appreciative inquiry the center for.
For more information, or to purchase this book, visit. For more information contact thin book publishing co 972. The claims of ai certainly deserve greater attention. Her first book the thin book of appreciative inquiry is a national bestseller, with sales in excess of 170,000 copies. Sep 27, 2016 the question for this appreciative inquiry was, think of a time you felt alive and healthy and thriving as a child. Store page 8 of 8 the center for appreciative inquiry. The thin book of appreciative inquiry does all it promises to do. This book is an invitation to begin your journey to learn about appreciative inquiry. As a tool, the appreciative story telling is part of the appreciative inquiry approach, a problem solving method pioneered by david cooperrider of case western reserve university in the mid 1980s.
Once the basic concept of the positive core is understood, the 4d cycle can be better explained. Sue has updated the 3rd edition with the latest research and many new examples. Buy the thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book. May 09, 2017 the appreciative inquiry summit, a resource book for practitioners leading largescale change, written by the centers dr. Bushe and kassam 2005 suggest that ai can be transformational where it focuses on changing how people think, instead of what they do and supports selforganising change processes that flow from new ideas. This session was the beginning of a longer appreciative inquirywe only used phase 1 of the 4 phase processso we were very focused on the initial step of getting in touch with our feelings and how we connected to the issue. Appreciative story telling multistakeholder partnerships. Thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book series 2nd. Description soar is the acronym of a new strategic planning process that is based on discovering and multiplying what the organization does well. The thin book of appreciative inquiry by sue annis hammond. The thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book series 3rd edition authors sue annis hammond sue annis hammond has provided a third edition of the thin book of appreciative inquiry. Appreciative inquiry ai is a model of change management uniquely suited to the values, beliefs, and challenges of organizations today.
See more ideas about appreciative inquiry, appreciation and positive psychology. Since its publication weve been working with people and organizations to bring ai into daily living. In every society, organization, or group, something works. Books page 7 of 8 the center for appreciative inquiry. Cooperrider referred to this behavior as deficit thinking based on the problem solving predisposition. The thin book of appreciative inquiry book go to publisher. Selecting the affirmative topic choice begins with the constructive. Jan 01, 2005 this book provides an introduction to the topic of appreciative inquiry not a how to guide but if its not a topic youve come across before then it could be a great introduction.
Ai was developed initially in the late 1980s as a transformational change process for organizations and groups by david cooperrider and his colleagues in the department of organizational behavior at the. Research for change is the first book to explore in depth the issues that arise when appreciative inquiry is used as a research framework, rather than an organizational development tool. Joe describes how the underlying theory of appreciative inquiry is used in a community effort in the south bronx. It is particularly useful in systems being overwhelmed. The thin book of appreciative inquiry, 2nd edition 9780966537314 by sue annis hammond and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Appreciative inquiry is the coevolutionary, cooperative search for the best in people, their organizations, and the relevant world around them. Oct 04, 2011 what is appreciative inquiry is a hidef training video that includes the 5 principles, 4d cycle, positive core, summit process, and story of how appreciative inquiry began. The major assumption of appreciative inquiry is that in every organisation something works and change can be managed through the identification of. Sue annis hammond appreciative inquiry is a philosophy for change. It is an excellent concept that has it roots here in ohio through case westerm reserve university.
Appreciative inquiry is a philosophy, as well as an approach for motivating change that focuses on exploring and amplifying strengths. The principles of appreciative inquiry in personal life. Through this thin book publication, hammond hopes to entice the reader to delve in deeper into the world of ai. The thin book of appreciative inquiry thin book series. The nook book ebook of the the thin book of appreciative inquiry 3rd.
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