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Looking Back, Moving Forward

In this issue of AI Practitioner, we deviate from our usual format, delving into personal narratives from the minds behind the journal. From Anne Radford’s inception of the journal in 1998 to Tanya Cruz Teller’s interview with Lindsey Godwin, each story explores the intimate relationship between the editorial board members, Appreciative Inquiry, and the AI Practitioner journal. Through reflections, interviews and essays, we invite you to discover the passionate voices shaping our AI community, through helping to shape AI Practitioner. Read more

Introduction to Looking Backward, Moving Forward

AI Practitioner: The Story So Far

A hub for the Appreciative Inquiry community, the AI Practitioner began as a newsletter in 1998, supporting a global network of AI practitioners. It has grown into a journal featuring research and reviews in its guest-edited issues. Growing through challenges and transitions, its mission remains to inspire, educate, and unite the AI community, promising a future of growth and collaboration. Read more

From Foundations to Flight

This article provides the origin story of SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results). Originating from Appreciative Inquiry, SOAR started as a positive approach to strategic thinking, planning and leading. It has expanded into management and leadership development, fostering an appreciative mindset. SOAR’s adaptability and impact are documented by many contributions in AI Practitioner across various sectors and communities. Read more

We Do Not See Things as They Are, But Rather as We Are

Creating film portraits for a Ph.D. on Appreciative Leadership, mentored by Nic Askew, has become both an art and a business Joep de Jong cherishes. He says, ‘crafting these portraits became an art and passion’. Holding unconditional space fosters profound connections. Editing, though laborious, offers deep self-discovery. Three poignant portraits emerged, each a testament to serendipity and profound human connection. Read more

Resilience, Allyship and Self-Efficacy

The Long and Winding Road to Self-Acceptance: An Appreciative Inquiry Personal Essay

This personal essay is a revealing story of resilience, gratitude and the impactful role of Appreciative Inquiry in personal development. Read more

A Quarter Century of Appreciative Inquiry Work with Schools and Youth

The author, Dawn Dole, delves into AI Practitioner’s quarter-century of support for Appreciative Inquiry in educational realms. From classrooms to communities, Appreciative Inquiry’s transformative power is explored in numerous articles and issues. Reflecting on the pivotal role of pioneers, the text underscores the imperative of nurturing positive educational ecosystems. Through intergenerational dialogues and innovative approaches, AI continues to spark profound change worldwide. Read more

La Indagación Apreciativa en la Época del Antropoceno

Este artículo examina el potencial de la Indagación Apreciativa (IA) para catalizar el cambio sistémico en la época del Antropoceno. Centrándome en las premisas y principios originales de la IA, analizo cómo los profesionales del desarrollo organizacional y los agentes de cambio pueden emplear el poder transformador de la IA, en las dimensiones del ser, el conocer y el hacer, para facilitar la acción colaborativa que busca promover el florecimiento humano en un planeta saludable y regenerativo.

Appreciative Inquiry in the Anthropocene Epoch

This paper examines the potential of Appreciative Inquiry to catalyze systemic change in the Anthropocene epoch. Focusing on Appreciative Inquiry’s original premises and principles, the author discusses how organization development practitioners and changemakers can harness the transformative power of Appreciative Inquiry – in the dimensions of being, knowing and doing – to facilitate collaborative action aimed at fostering human flourishing on a healthy and regenerative planet.

International Journal of Appreciative Inquiry