[Ailist] Announcing the August 2007 AI Practitioner

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AI Practitioner Newsletter - August 2007 - Plain Text Version
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[ Announcing the August 2007 AI Practitioner ]

SOARing to High and Engaging Performance: An Appreciative Approach to 
Strategy
Guest editors Jackie Stavros and Gina Hinrichs

SOAR has emerged as an effective and flexible strategic framework that 
releases an organizationís energy, creativity and engagement. SOAR inquires into 
strengths, opportunities, aspirations and measurable results. These articles 
highlight case studies in global business, with a nonprofit board as well as in a 
school district. There are also articles updating the SOAR framework from its 
original introduction to AIP readers in November 2003, and connecting SOAR 
with strengths-based theories.

IN BUSINESS

A defense contractor and a global manufacturer show how SOAR can be used well 
at many levels and in many units in an organization. Focusing on appreciative 
conversations can also lead to improved professional relationships.

IN THE SOCIAL REALM

A library system, nonprofit board working as a virtual team, community 
college, school district and health system all show where SOAR made a significant 
difference when time was limited or people had lost hope.

UPDATING THE SOAR FRAMEWORK

The opening article highlights the steps and value of taking a 
strengths-based approach to strategic planning. There are four key lessons every strategic 
planner should know and the final article sets out where SOAR connects to 
strategy and strengths-based theories encouraging the whole system into the process 
of creating positive change.

PLUS INFORMATION ON EVENTS
AIP is supporting two key events in November: Impact of AI on Research - 
Experience, Reflections and Thoughts for the Future; and Strength-based 
Leadership: Applying AI Principles and Process. 

*Find out more on events
http://aradford.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=14&
Itemid=59

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*To buy the November 2003 issue, click here
http://www.aipractitioner.com/NewShop/aipracbackiss.htm

Best wishes,
Anne

Anne Radford
editor at aipractitioiner.com
Publisher, AI (Appreciative Inquiry) Practitioner 
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Anne Radford is also Consultant to business leaders and organisational 
consultants
http://www.aradford.co.uk


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