RE: [Ailist] Call for Case studies about SOARing - August AIP issue

[Jackie Stavros]

Thank you Anne!

Gina and I would also like to add that we are inviting case studies (1000
words limit excluding references, graphs, tables, and/or figures) that
highlight
.	How you have used SOAR and its impact in different environments
.	What led your client or organization to this approach
.	How you have integrated SOAR with existing strategic planning
methods or models and/or other "classic methodologies" such as project
management,                        lean principles, scenario planning, AI
summits, etc .
.	How stakeholders have felt when applying the SOAR framework
.	The results and surprises people experience while using the SOAR
framework

Case Study Format:

The Story: background of the case study what led up to the need for this
"strategic initiative"

The Strategic Initiative: the who, what, when, where, why; how many people
involved and key objective(s)

SOAR and AI Application: application of SOAR and any other methods or
concepts integrated

Milestones and Results: key milestones; success moments and what was
created; key results - measurable (if possible); and areas of performance
improvement

Summary of Learnings: observations; insights into what would enhance the
situation; the value added of the SOAR framework and its 4-I approach
(inquiry, innovation, imagine, and inspiration)

We will send any case contributors the original articles on SOAR plus a
sample case written for the AI Handbook. 


Jackie
 
Dr. Jackie Stavros
Associate Professor
College of Management
Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
248.204.3063
 

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Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 11:10 AM
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Subject: [Ailist] Call for Case studies about SOARing - August AIP issue

Hi everyone,

I am contacting you on behalf of the two guest editors for the AIP August
2007 issue, Jackie Stavros and Gina Hinrichs. The focus of the August issue
is SOARing to High and Engaging Performance: An Appreciative Approach to
Strategy

This issue is designed for those who want to get a solid grounding in the
key concepts and practice of strength-based strategic thinking, planning,
and implementation. 

The SOAR framework and approach will be provided along with several case
studies from organizations demonstrating its application and positive impact
providing measurable results both financial and performance improvement. 

The issue will conclude with the positive results of SOAR, where it is being
used around the world, and how you can incorporate SOAR into corporate,
business unit or functional strategy.


The Timetable:
Outline of proposed case study to Guest editors:

  16th May 2007
Response from Guest editors:

      26th May 2007
Final case study to Guest editors:

        18th June 2007
Abstract (100 words max), bio (50 word max) and bio photo to Guest editors: 
18th June 2007

Do get in touch with Jackie jstavros at comcast.net or Gina
hinrichs at geneseo.net if you want to contribute to the issue.

Many thanks,

Anne
ps I'd like to apologise to anyone I should have replied to over the last
few weeks - I have lost my entire history of emails sent or received. Please
contact me again, if there is anything outstanding. 


Anne Radford
Publisher, AI (Appreciative Inquiry) Practitioner journal
editor at aipractitioner.com skype name: aipractitioner www.aipractitioner.com

Consultant to business leaders and organisational consultants
www.aradford.co.uk   
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