Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using Ai to Facilitate Organizational Development - Rilegato

Lewis, Sarah; Passmore, Jonathan; Cantore, Stefan

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0749476397 ISBN 13: 9780749476397

Casa editrice: Kogan Page Ltd, 2015

Riassunto

"Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is one of the most exciting and increasingly recognized concepts being used to facilitate organizational change. This book studies AI in depth, illustrating the method of asking particular questions and envisioning the future, encouraging staff to consider both the positive and negative systems in place and to recognize the need to implement change. It demonstrates how AI can be practically applied by combining the skills, perspectives and approaches presented here into a practical conversational approach to organizational challenges. It also takes a look at other techniques used to create change through conversation. Case studies from organizations that have already integrated conversational methods into their change management practice show why the processes are valuable, why they are effective, and how to generate such conversations yourself. Written in jargon-free language, this is an excellent resource for discovering the benefits that conversational techniques can have on an organization and its performance"--

Su questo libro

Recensione

"I unequivocally recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn new ways of authentically engaging with others in business... be prepared to be challenged on fundamental assumptions that you may have about the nature of organizations, the problem-solving mindset, conversations and change itself." (Sherwood Fleming Sherwood Fleming, Sherwood Fleming's Intercultural Communication Insights)

"Though AI may strike some as pop psychology, this manual shows how it's already at work in major businesses worldwide and how it can help your organization. getAbstract recommends it to any leader, manager, coach or consultant interested in alternative approaches to change management." (getAbstract, Inc.)

"This book explains how AI works and how to use it to deal with common organizational challenges. The first part of the book contrasts the view of organizations as machines with the alternative perspective of organizations as living systems capable of using imagination and positive emotional energy to produce change....The book includes an annotated list of websites for discussion groups, online spaces, and consultancies." (Eithne O'Leyne, Book News, Inc)

"

Praise for the previous edition:
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.

" (Prof. David Cooperrider, Case Western Reserve University)

Descrizione del libro

Uses jargon-free language to enable you to understand Appreciative Inquiry (AI) conversational techniques easily and implement for change management within your organization

Explores the power of conversation via in-depth case studies, from BP Castrol Marine to Nokia, to provide clear evidence of the benefits AI can bring

Helps the reader identify what works in their organization and build on this through acknowledging the contribution of individuals, in order to increase trust, organizational alignment and performance

Teaches new ways of authentically engaging with others in business to facilitate positive change

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Kogan Page Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0749476397
• ISBN 13: 9780749476397
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 240