Appreciative inquiry : how does it support management development?

Deborah A. Blackman, Anneke Fitzgerald, Beverley McSpadyen

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[This paper outlines the potential of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in developing new understandings via Management Development initiatives; it is based upon semi-structured interviews with a management development consultant who has used AI for development work supporting communication and change. Four key themes which will enhance management development implementation were identified: the development of alternative perspectives; the creation and maintenance of increased energy levels; the effective management of stories and the support for improved communication learning and knowledge development. It is argued that by using this technique more creative, novel and synergistic ideas emerge when developing, implementing or evaluating management development and that practitioners should consider using AI as a part of their tool kit.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 20th ANZAM Conference: Management, Pragmatism, Philosophy, Priorities
    PublisherAustralian and New Zealand Academy of Management
    Number of pages15
    ISBN (Print)1921047348
    Publication statusPublished - 2006
    EventAustralian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference
    Period1/01/06 → …

    Keywords

    • appreciative inquiry
    • management
    • knowledge
    • communication
    • change management
    • learning

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