The Five Generic Core Processes for Guiding AI-Based Change

In partnership with the core principles of Appreciative Inquiry are several popular processes for working with organizations and other human systems. We call these the other half of the DNA of AI and begin with what we call “the five generic core processes for applying AI as a framework for organizational change.” We use the term “generic processes” very intentionally—as a way of drawing attention to the essence of what AI is about while also emphasizing the flexibility of these processes. The five generic processes are:

1. Focus on the positive as a core value;

2. Inquire into stories of life-giving forces;

3. Locate themes in the stories and select topics from the themes for further ...

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