Jackie Stavros

We live in worlds our conversations create, stated David L. Cooperrider, the originator of Appreciative Inquiry (AI). Can you imagine how different the world would look if we would take a positive, appreciative approach in our conversations? If we would truly challenge the other to open up and share, refrain from jumping to conclusions? Conversations Worth Having, Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement was updated as a second edition. The two authors guide you through the principles and techniques to make conversations generative and productive rather than critical and destructive so people, organizations, and communities flourish.

Positive psychology, active listening, and techniques that we now know as mindfulness help you focus on the outcome instead of what you want to avoid. Appreciative questions to deepen understanding and generate ideas boost creativity and productivity, both at home and work. Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres borrow examples from their years of experience how Appreciative Inquiry help to connect, innovate, and succeed.… (mehr)