[Ailist] Second Edition of Appreciative Inquiry Handbook

[Jackie Stavros]

Dear Colleagues:

Since the publication of the First Edition (in 2003) much has happened in
the practice of AI and creation of new and connecting theories as was
noticed through an additional 125 resources and over 40
studies/dissertations that are now included in the new Second Edition -
Appreciative Inquiry Handbook.  We have been working on the second edition
for the past year now and want to share with you some highlights of what is
new based on feedback from many readers:

 

-          Updates on existing organizations' uses that demonstrate
sustainability of AI

-          Expanded resource section with new worksheets and updated
Bibliography with new websites and dissertations on AI

-          New Foreword by Ron Fry providing a collective overview of the
past decade of contributions by AI scholars and practitioners as he coins it
the "healthy state of the discipline"

-          Mini-lecture: "Why AI Works" in Chapter 1

-          Nine new AI case studies in Chapter 9 from your colleagues around
the globe in different sectors

-          Detailed employee development and healthcare project plan, agenda
and interview guide in Chapter 3

-          An expanded list of questions (from 12 to 70) to consider when
Getting Started to Creating the Appreciative Organization in the beginning
of Chapter 3

-          Updated and expanded case applications with reports of measurable
results of AI in Chapters 4-7

-          Two new powerful ways in which the design phase can unfold to
allow for creativity, speed, and innovation to market in Chapter 6

-          In order to extend the leadership knowledge domain and AI, there
is a new Interview Guide on "The Art of Leading"  in Chapter 8

-          A new classic article:  "Strategic Inquiry with Appreciative
Intent: Inspiration to SOAR!" a seminal article on AI and strategic planning
in Chapter 11

 

Throughout the new handbook, we have referred to the larger meaning of the
"sustainable enterprise", in terms of the "Triple Bottom Line".  For
example, there is an application in Chapter 6 from Fairmont Minerals that
demonstrates how AI can be integrated with principles of sustainable
development to create new products and business processes. To exemplify
sustainability in the AI process (in the sense of longevity of the
initiative), we also offer the Fairmount Minerals Sustainable Development AI
Summit Participants Workbook in Chapter 8.

 

We want to extend a special thank you to the many contributors that helped
bring the Appreciative Inquiry Handbook to its second edition by providing
case applications, reviews,  resources, and updates by Gervase Bushe, Patty
Castelli, Harry Dorman, Kathy Driver, Ken Elstein, Donna Havens, Todd
Hillhouse, David Gilmour, Alex Jaccaci, Joep de Jong, Lynn Gurski Leighton,
Carolyn Miller, Rick Pellett, Anne Radford, Nila Rinehart, Diana Sadighi,
Pamela Skyrme, Patti Smith, Joseph Sprangel, Karen Stefaniak, Cheri Torres,
Amanda Trosten-Bloom, Michele Waite, Carolyn Weisenberger, Rosemary
Williams, and Susan Wood. We are immensely grateful for the time and effort
they spent to share their work in this second edition. We would also like to
thank Jen Hetzel-Silbert, Michael Feinson, Sally Lee, Bernard Mohr, Ada Jo
Mann, Heidi Ramsbottom, and many of the AI list serve subscribers for
helping to update the AI Initiative Table with the great work they are doing
across the world.  This table tripled in size from the first edition.

 

The first edition was originally started thanks to the following
contributors: Frank Barrett, Steve Cato, David Chandler, John Carter, Dawn
Dole, Ron Fry, Joep de Jong, Marsha George, Mette Jacobsgaard, Jackie Kelm,
Ralph Kelly, Jim Lord, Jim Ludema, Ada Jo Mann, Adrian McLean, Bernard Mohr,
Charleysee Pratt, Ravi Pradhan, Anne Radford, Diane Robbins, Judy Rodgers,
Marge Schiller, Tony Silbert, Leslie Sekerka, Barbara Sloan, Suresh
Srivastva, Rita Williams, and Jane Watkins.

As we shared with the publisher the ongoing contributions by the AI
Community, they have graciously offered a 25% discount on pre-order between
now and January 15, 2008.   If you are interested, the Second Edition of the
Appreciative Inquiry Handbook will soon be available by Crown Custom
<http://www.crowncustompublishing.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi>  Publishers
("Premium Edition, with CD"), The ISBN is 978-1-933403-199.  It is also a
lower price if you buy it without the CD.

Amazon will begin to sell the Premium Edition in early December @$59.00, but
Crown will make the book available to AI-List subscribers at $44.25 (a 25%
discount), through a coupon code "ailist".  For details on this exciting new
edition of an AI classic, please refer to 

http://www.crowncustompublishing.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?pid=33 

At the same time, Crown is announcing the availability of an Essentials
edition of the Handbook, at $34.95 retail- 25% off to AI-list subscribers,
or $26.62 (pre-publication only, pre-paid, off the website
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The Essentials edition, appearing for the first time, consists of the first
seven chapters of the Handbook. This shortened version is aimed at
academicians, students, and workshop leaders. The book covers the
theoretical background and core elements of the "AI" process. In addition,
it offers the "mini-lectures" which succinctly introduce reader to the AI
core principles and 4-D Cycle. 

To use the Coupon add the book(s) to your cart and check out, then check
your order and press "complete order". This next page is where you enter the
coupon code "ailist" and get a 25% discount. The code will be effective
until 1/15/08.

For questions, or to place an order, call Crown at 877.255.8820.

Sincerest appreciate to each of you who continue to expand the field and
applications of AI!

Jackie, Diana and David