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Author and Contributors: Jakes, Susan (22 more by this author); Mary Emery
Publisher: CYFERnet (January, 2010)
Review Level: University Extension
Primary Content Area: Community
Content Type: Professional Development
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: inquiry, discussion, community building
Description: Every organization has something that works well that can serve as a starting point for positive change. Using Appreciative Inquiry, a way of discovering what gives life, energy, and strength to our organizations, we can build on this competency to lead our organizations or communities to the solutions they seek. This inquiry produces information that can be used to catapult organizational innovation, planning and change.
Media Type: Adobe Flash and Connect
Resource Listed: January 8, 2010
Resource Last Updated: January 29, 2013
Language: EN

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