The Appreciative Organization
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The Appreciative Organization by Harlene Anderson
Authors: Harlene Anderson David Cooperrider Kenneth Gergen Mary Gergen Sheila McNamee Jane Watkins Diana Whitney A Taos Institute Publication, The Appreciative Organization is based on the authors' diverse experiences in organizational life and they are unanimous in their view that the appreciative construction of meaning is essential to the efficacy of an organization and the fulfillment of its participants. In clear and direct language, the volume treats the challenges of decision making, leadership, group functioning, personnel evaluation, and the relationship of the organization to its context. Bold ideas are developed, examples described, and multiple suggestions developed for creating the appreciative organization. You will want to add this new gem to your personal library. This volume will be of special significance to consultants and organizational members who wish to see the key elements of appreciative inquiry realized in the everyday working of the organization. For more information visit the Taos Institute website: www.taosinstitute.netKenneth J. Gergen is Senior Research Professor in Psychology at Swarthmore College and the President of the Taos Institute. He is internationally known for his contributions to social constructionist theory, technology and cultural change, the self, and relational practices. His major writings
include Realities and Relationships: Soundings in Social Construction, The Saturated Self: Dilemmas of Identity in Contemporary Life, and Relational Being: Beyond Self and Community. Gergen lectures throughout the world and has received numerous awards for his work, including honorary degrees in
both the U.S. and Europe. Scherto R. Gill is Senior Fellow at the GHFP Peace Research Institute, Visiting Fellow at the University of Sussex, and Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA). Through research, international project development, and writing, she actively explores ways to foster practices of transformative
dialogue, the ethics of caring, whole person development, and global peace. Her most recent books include Ethical Education: Towards an Ecology of Human Development, Human-Centered Education: A Handbook and Practical Guide, and Education as Humanisation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780971231276 |
| ISBN 10 | 0971231273 |
| Title | The Appreciative Organization |
| Author | Harlene Anderson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taos Institute Publications |
| Year published | 2008-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
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