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A positive revolution in change is an explorative introductory guide to a new and revolutionary method of change management. By using research, explanations, examples, and tips the book provides an indispensable directory for how to conduct an ai summit. His original article on appreciative inquiry with suresh srivastva in 1987, which appeared in the series research in organizational change and development, vol. One of todays most popular change methods, appreciative inquiry ai has been. The text is an introduction to appreciative inquiry, a positive approach to leadership development and organizational change. A truly revolutionary method of change management, appreciative inquiry ai emphasizes inquiry into strengths, rather than focusing exclusively on fixing.
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