Further Reading
Lewis, S., Passmore, J. and Cantore, S. (2007) Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management. London: Kogan Page.
This book explains both the default way of thinking of organizations, as machines, and the alternative way, as living systems. It offers detailed guidance on Appreciative Inquiry-based practice.
Hammond, K. (consulting) (1996) The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry. Plano, TX: Thin Book Publishing.
A much-loved, brief, yet rich introduction to Appreciative Inquiry.
Cooperrider, D., Sorensen, P., Yaeger, T. and Whitney, D. (Eds.) (2001) Appreciative Inquiry: An Emerging Direction for Organizational Development. Champaign, IL: Stipes.
This edited text includes the original Appreciative Inquiry papers and a variety of case studies. A book for those who like to start at the source.
Harrison, O. and Koehler, B. (1997) Open Space Technology, a User Guide. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
This book does exactly what it says on the tin: a complete, clear, comprehensive guide to doing Open Space from a master practitioner.
Brown, J. and Isaacs, D. (2005) The World Café, Shaping Our Futures through Conversations that Matter (video).
The how-to guide for World Café, full of practice guidance and tips and accounts of events.
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