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Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management - 2nd Edition by Sarah Lewis & Jonathan Passmore & Stefan Cantore (Paperback)

Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management - 2nd Edition by  Sarah Lewis & Jonathan Passmore & Stefan Cantore (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Understand the theory and practice of AI, World Cafe, Open Space and other conversational approaches for facilitating organizational development.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is now a widely recognized process for engaging people in organizational development and change management. Based around conversational practice, it is a particular way of asking questions, fostering relationships, and increasing an organization's capacity for collaboration and change. It focuses on building organizations around what works (rather than trying to fix what doesn't) and acknowledges the contribution of individuals.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Accessible and comprehensive, this book is the 'go to' guide for anyone wanting to take their first steps to understanding and applying more positive, affirming and successful approaches to change management.-- "Paul Neville, Chartered FCIPD, FRSA, Assistant Director, HR & Staff Engagement, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance"<br><br>This book will change the way we talk, relate and think about change. The authors unpack the meaning and significance of Appreciative Inquiry and the positive revolution in 'conversation-based change', with powerful stories and brilliantly clear writing. It is a remarkable how-to book that perfectly blends theory, practice and life-empowering perspectives. A must read for anyone interested in leading with hope and optimism, and creating the future through the collaborative engagement of our highest human strengths.-- "David Cooperrider, PhD, Fairmount Minerals Professor, Department of Organizational Behaviour, Case Western Reserve University (about the previous edition)"<br><br>This is a great book from which I've taken nuggets that will inform both my coaching and facilitation, and will be a great resource for those seeking to enable change in a positive way.-- "Ian Pettigrew for HR Director"<br><br>This is a great read for the novice AI practitioner as well as anyone interested in the power of positive change. It's more than a book on AI. It provides us with methods that are wholly relevant to today's multi-generational, inclusive and emergent world of work.-- "Iain Harrison, People Advisory Services, EY"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Sarah Lewis</b> is an Associated Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Principal member of the Association of Business Psychologists, and the owner of Appreciating Change, where she works as a facilitator and consultant. <p/><b>Jonathan Passmore </b>is an award-winning professor of psychology with an international reputation for his work in coaching, change and leadership. He is managing director of Embrion and consults and speaks at conferences across the world. <p/><b>Stefan Cantore </b>is the Principal Teaching Fellow in Organizational Behaviour and HRM and the Director for the MSc in Organizational Change Management at the University of Southampton. He is an experienced leadership and organizational development consultant.</p>

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