AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-10
Federico Varona
{"title":"The Appreciative Language of the Appreciative Paradigm","authors":"Federico Varona","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-10","url":null,"abstract":"In the realm of Appreciative Paradigm and Inquiry, the mantra ‘words create worlds’ resonates deeply, emphasizing the transformative potential of language. Through oral and written expressions, our linguistic choices shape our perceptions and aspirations. This essay explores Appreciative Language’s essence, tracing its roots, unique traits, and its role in social sciences. By examining its distinct ontology, research methods, intervention approaches, axiology and defining characteristics, we unravel its potential impact on fostering positive change and shaping a better world.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"14 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141053465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-7
Dawn Dole
{"title":"A Quarter Century of Appreciative Inquiry Work with Schools and Youth","authors":"Dawn Dole","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-7","url":null,"abstract":"The author, Dawn Dole, delves into AI Practitioner’s quarter-century of support for Appreciative Inquiry in educational realms. From classrooms to communities, Appreciative Inquiry’s transformative power is explored in numerous articles and issues. Reflecting on the pivotal role of pioneers, the text underscores the imperative of nurturing positive educational ecosystems. Through intergenerational dialogues and innovative approaches, AI continues to spark profound change worldwide.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"11 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141024516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-1
Shelagh Aitken, Saskia Tjepkema
{"title":"Introduction to Looking Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating 25 Years of AI Practitioner","authors":"Shelagh Aitken, Saskia Tjepkema","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-1","url":null,"abstract":"In this issue of AI Practitioner, we deviate from our usual format, delving into personal narratives from the minds behind the journal. From Anne Radford’s inception of the journal in 1998 to Tanya Cruz Teller’s interview with Lindsey Godwin, each story explores the intimate relationship between the editorial board members, Appreciative Inquiry, and the AI Practitioner journal. Through reflections, interviews and essays, we invite you to discover the passionate voices shaping our AI community, through helping to shape AI Practitioner.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141055661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-8
Ignacio Pavez
{"title":"Appreciative Inquiry in the Anthropocene Epoch","authors":"Ignacio Pavez","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-8","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the potential of Appreciative Inquiry to catalyze systemic change in the Anthropocene epoch. Focusing on Appreciative Inquiry’s original premises and principles, the author discusses how organization development practitioners and changemakers can harness the transformative power of Appreciative Inquiry – in the dimensions of being, knowing and doing – to facilitate collaborative action aimed at fostering human flourishing on a healthy and regenerative planet.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"55 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141035209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-11
Maria Buttram, Shane Stadtmiller
{"title":"Using Appreciative Inquiry to Understand Workload Reasonability","authors":"Maria Buttram, Shane Stadtmiller","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-11","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes an organizational continuous process improvement project using Appreciative Inquiry to evaluate staff members’ perception of their unreasonable workload, as indicated in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. The goal for approaching the management-directed study was to use AI to frame the conversation around the lifegiving forces aspects AI brings to the organization rather than a traditional continuous process improvement approach in which we would investigate a problem, identify issues, and propose solutions to correct it.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141042050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-2
Anne Radford, Keith Storace, Luc Verheijen, Neena Verma, Shelagh Aitken
{"title":"AI Practitioner: The Story So Far","authors":"Anne Radford, Keith Storace, Luc Verheijen, Neena Verma, Shelagh Aitken","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-2","url":null,"abstract":"A hub for the Appreciative Inquiry community, the AI Practitioner began as a newsletter in 1998, supporting a global network of AI practitioners. It has grown into a journal featuring research and reviews in its guest-edited issues. Growing through challenges and transitions, its mission remains to inspire, educate, and unite the AI community, promising a future of growth and collaboration.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"27 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141031000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-4
Joep C. de Jong
{"title":"We Do Not See Things as They Are, But Rather as We Are","authors":"Joep C. de Jong","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-4","url":null,"abstract":"Creating film portraits for a Ph.D. on Appreciative Leadership, mentored by Nic Askew, has become both an art and a business Joep de Jong cherishes. He says, ‘crafting these portraits became an art and passion’. Holding unconditional space fosters profound connections. Editing, though laborious, offers deep self-discovery. Three poignant portraits emerged, each a testament to serendipity and profound human connection.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"4 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141023688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-5
Tanya Cruz Teller, Lindsey N. Godwin
{"title":"Resilience, Allyship and Self-Efficacy: An Appreciative International Women’s Day Interview with Lindsey Godwin by Tanya Cruz Teller","authors":"Tanya Cruz Teller, Lindsey N. Godwin","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-5","url":null,"abstract":"What does it take to rise and thrive in academia leadership when the gender equity odds are against you? Tanya Cruz Teller and Lindsey Godwin discuss Lindsey’s journey, the role of family, and the strength of mentors and allyships in this interview conducted on International Women’s Day 2024.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"73 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141051527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-3
Jackie Stavros
{"title":"From Foundations to Flight: SOAR’s Journey from Appreciative Inquiry to the AI Practitioner","authors":"Jackie Stavros","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-3","url":null,"abstract":"This article provides the origin story of SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results). Originating from Appreciative Inquiry, SOAR started as a positive approach to strategic thinking, planning and leading. It has expanded into management and leadership development, fostering an appreciative mindset. SOAR’s adaptability and impact are documented by many contributions in AI Practitioner across various sectors and communities.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"196 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141050093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AI PractitionerPub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-6
Robyn Stratton-Berkessel
{"title":"The Long and Winding Road to Self-Acceptance: An Appreciative Inquiry Personal Essay","authors":"Robyn Stratton-Berkessel","doi":"10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12781/978-1-907549-59-5-6","url":null,"abstract":"This personal essay is a revealing story of resilience, gratitude and the impactful role of Appreciative Inquiry in personal development.","PeriodicalId":298552,"journal":{"name":"AI Practitioner","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141026534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}