AI essentials eBook

A practical, straightforward and easy-to-use guide to the basics of Appreciative Inquiry

AI essentials is a practical resource guide for people starting their journey in Appreciative Inquiry, and AI practitioners looking for practical information you can use for yourself, and the people and organisations you work with. Now available in eBook format, it’s a portable and accessible development tool.

AI essentials provides an understanding of the principles and practise of the organisational development philosophy Appreciative Inquiry. We start with a simple explanation of AI and its principles, tools like appreciative conversations, the 5D cycle, provocative propositions, generativity, SOAR, appreciative journaling and AI and evaluation. It’s an excellent tool for both organisational and community development, focusing on strength-based learning; creating the opportunity for collaborative, inclusive development; and encouraging a range of different voices and ideas.

Each section and topic in the eBook provides an explanation, guidance and helpful hints, with diagrams of both SOAR and the 5D cycle. The AI essentials eBook is based on our set of training cards, with an emphasis on practicality and simplicity.

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