Finally, a book of case studies written by practitioners for practitioners about their experiences applying Appreciative Inquiry! This book contains case studies with rich detail on how the authors applied Appreciative Inquiry theory to their client's situation. They share their thoughts & lessons on how it worked & what they learned. Written in a simple style with lots of examples, this is the book you've been waiting for. The book is divided into five sections: Case Studies, Community Application, Application of Theory, Theory, & Resources & has 17 chapters. Excerpt from the Foreword: "It is time for re-thinking human organization & change. Deficit based modalities are increasingly falling short. And cynicism, about the very idea of planned change, is rampant. But Sue Hammond & Cathy Royal & all the other generous co-authors of this book offer a message of hope. Through each & every one of these compelling stories Appreciative Inquiry is given strength as a work in progress. Read this book as an invitation to your own experimentation, say the authors & then let's share again!"--David L. Cooperrider.