We do not always know where our decisions will lead us or the people we will meet along the way. When I began my Appreciative Inquiry journey in 2000, I had no idea that I…
The angst of change is all around us. Today’s workplace requires that we do more with less and we must quickly adapt or risk becoming obsolete. When considering a change […]
Recently, early one morning, I stopped by a retail store to pick up several items. As I was checking-out, the young man behind the counter asked with a smile, “what […]
People who are new to Appreciative Inquiry are extremely inquisitive – about problems, about conflict. How do we “handle” them with Appreciative Inquiry? How do we “manage” the interruptions? How […]
Spring has arrived in Southern Nevada. The rays of light seem to be penetrating giving us the warmth that a ” being” finds refreshing, invigorating and energizing. Mother Earth is […]
Since 2003, Brazil has had a yearly conference where business people gather and share stories about how they succeed in creating benefits for society and their business. Ilma Barros, the […]
Societal Appreciative Inquiry: re-thinking human dignity and sustainability for re-inventing society
In the dark plenary hall of the Ghent Convention Centre the album cover of Hotel California appeared, along with the beautiful tones of the Eagle’s evergreen. The audience sang along […]