More Praise for The Power of Appreciative Inquiry

“The Power of Appreciative Inquiry is a practical, down-to-earth guide to a compelling and rich methodology. Through the AI process, individuals, work groups, organizations, and even communities can become engaged and empowered—which leads to positive changes not previously imagined. Anyone wishing to explore the potential of Appreciative Inquiry will find this book to be an excellent resource and an ongoing reference.”

—Darlene Van Tiem, President, International Society for Performance Improvement

“The Power of Appreciative Inquiry changed the way I approach my clients. It’s been one of my best investments! It clearly describes Appreciative Inquiry’s theoretical background, but it’s also a practical guide on how to use AI as a powerful tool for organizational change and development.”

—Carlos Aguilera Muga, founder and Managing Director,
Gestar Blanchard International Group, Santiago, Chile

“The Power of Appreciative Inquiry is sage, thorough, and practical guidance to help answer the essential question, how do we build a more appreciative world?”

—Marilee Adams, PhD, author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life

“The Power of Appreciative Inquiry, more than any other book, inspired positive change in our personal and professional lives. The book was the perfect resource to help us imagine and then build a future based on the best of our past. We now rely on Appreciative Inquiry to work with our clients throughout Latin America and the United States.”

—Jeff Jackson and Maurice Monette, Codirectors,
The Vallarta Institute, Mexico

“The Power of Appreciative Inquiry is the best, most comprehensive book on the subject that I have encountered. It is a terrific ‘handbook’ for people just learning about Appreciative Inquiry, for those who want a reference book, or for those that wish to get reacquainted with the subject: a must for anyone who is interested in Appreciative Inquiry.”

—Tenny Poole, former Vice President of Human Resources, Experian Americas

“We would like to thank Diana Whitney and Amanda Trosten-Bloom. Their book, The Power of Appreciative Inquiry, along with Diana’s kind visit and several workshops, has greatly changed the way organization development is practiced in Japan. Many Japanese companies and the government were struggling with deficit-based approaches to change management. The members of the organizations who came to know AI are now moving forward with a lot of energy, happily and productively.”

—Kunio Takama, President, Human Value Inc., Japan

“This is the seminal guide to the theory and application of Appreciative Inquiry. Consultants, coaches, facilitators, and change leaders all support human systems in moving toward new and positive possibilities. This influential book clearly articulates the essential principles and practices for accessing and mobilizing these possibilities.”

—Doug Silsbee, author of Presence-Based Coaching

“In order to make real the proposition that ‘a better world is possible,’ we must construct new forms of social interaction, and that requires individual, group, organizational, and social transformation. Appreciative Inquiry is a very helpful tool in that endeavor. But to get beyond the affirmations, we need a guide that describes the philosophy and practice. The Power of Appreciative Inquiry does just that. This book has inspired us to bring together a group of people to continue and deepen the advances achieved in our social development. Thank you, Diana and Amanda, for your act of love.”

—Patricia Arenas Bautista, PhD, Coordinator,
Community of Learning on Human Change, Havana, Cuba

“I could hardly imagine anything to improve The Power of Appreciative Inquiry’s first edition—but here it is, even better! Its sweetness and excitement make it my first choice. Hardly a week goes by without my recommending it.”

—Paul Chaffee, Executive Director, Interfaith Center at the Presidio

“Au-delà de comprendre les bases de l’AI ce livre m’a fait traverser l’Atlantique plusieurs fois pour rencontrer ses auteurs, percevoir l’AI au-delà des mots. Bon voyage au coeur de l’AI!” (Beyond understanding the basis of AI, this book made me fly over the Atlantic several times to meet its authors, to understand AI beyond words. Have a nice trip to the heart of AI!)

—Philippe Poulin, Oxigen Consulting, France

“Of all the books on Appreciative Inquiry that I use for my clients and consulting work, The Power of Appreciative Inquiry is the book I recommend and return to for its clarity, accessibility, and application to the real world of organizations. This book embodies core messages of Appreciative Inquiry, encouraging and enabling people to be positive, to build strong and productive relationships, and to dream about what is possible.”

—Alan Briskin, author of The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace and coauthor of The Power of Collective Wisdom

“At last—the quintessential guide to Appreciative Inquiry, for the experienced practitioner or the novice.”

—Jean Moore, Executive Director, Workforce Development, Verizon, and author of Reconnecting with People

“Amanda and Diana have cocreated, tested, and enhanced processes for positive change for many years. Such processes call people, organizations, and communities to higher ground—beyond common ground. Their work, including this revised edition, is congruent with the people they are. They don’t just talk about AI; they live it! That is what makes The Power of Appreciative Inquiry so compelling and impactful.”

—Max Hardy, Director, Twyfords, Australia

“The Power of Appreciative Inquiry is the best book written on the powerful change process of Appreciative Inquiry. It is easy to read and easy to use. I highly recommend it.”

—Sabine Bredemeyer, consultant, Germany

“Appreciative Inquiry was the catalyst for a positive change in customer service at British Airways in North America. The use of Appreciative Inquiry transformed the entire organization in ways that we could not have imagined. Now, our managers use Appreciative Inquiry techniques in dealing with issues that confront them on a day-to-day basis. This book will be a great tool for them.”

—Dave Erich, Executive Vice President, British Airways

“This book is as exciting as a brand new box of crayons—the one with sixty-four colors. As people, we become hopeful and empowered when we are connected with others around common yearnings. These are the kind of conversations we need to have—and this book will help you figure out how to do it.”

—Kathleen D. Dannemiller, founder, Dannemiller Tyson Associates, and author of Whole-Scale Change