Appreciative Inquiry: The Power of the Unconditional Positive Question

Abstract

Appreciative Inquiry and the Power of the Positive Question Appreciative inquiry distinguishes itself from critical modes of action research by its deliberately affirmative assumptions about people, organizations, and relationships. It focuses on asking the unconditional positive question to ignite transformative dialogue and action within human systems. More than a technique, appreciative inquiry is a way of organizational life -an intentional posture of continuous discovery, search, and inquiry into conceptions of life, joy, beauty, excellence, innovation, and freedom.

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