Activities are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday of the week.

identifies readings that are available on E-Reserves through the library.

Lesson 1: Introduction—What is Appreciatve Inquiry (AI)?

Readings:	Course Syllabus Textbook 1: Chapter 1 (pp. vi–30) Cooperrider, D.L. & Srivastva, S. (1987). Appreciative inquiry in organizational life. In W. Pasmore & R. Woodman (Eds.), Research in organizational change and development (Vol. 1, pp. 129–169). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press. Newhard, M.L. (2012). Appreciative inquiry. In Prescott, R.K. (Vol. Ed.) & Rothwell, W.J. (Series Ed.). Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management, Volume 1 (pp. 42–49). NJ: Pfeiffer. Building Blocks for Teams: Student Tip Lesson 1 Commentary
Videos:	David Cooperrider on AI (3:53) YouTube Video Jackie Kelm on AI (9:55) YouTube Video
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 1 Discussion and Response Complete Academic Integrity form Explore Articles for Abstract (due end of Lesson 2) Record and post short introduction video in Getting to Know Each Other Discussion Begin SARI program (if not already completed)

Lesson 2: How does AI work?

Readings:	Textbook 1: Chapter 2 (pp. 31–48) Evered, R., & Louis, M. R. (1981). Alternative Perspectives in the Organizational Sciences: “Inquiry from the inside” and “Inquiry from the outside.” The Academy of Management Review, 6(3), 385–395. https://doi.org/10.2307/257374 Burrell, G., & Morgan, G. 1979. Sociological Paradigms and Organizational Analysis (Chapters 1–3, pp. 1–37). Portsmouth, NH: Heineman. Lesson 2 Commentary
Videos:	Marcus Buckingham on Strengths Pt. 1 YouTube Video Marcus Buckingham on Strengths Pt. 2 YouTube Video
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 2 Discussion and Response Strengths Movement Discussion Article choice for abstract due

Lesson 3: Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS)

Readings:

Textbook 1: Chapter 3 (pp. 49–98) Textbook 2 Cameron, K.S., Dutton, J.E, & Quinn, R.E (2003). Foundations of organizational scholarship. In Cameron, K.S., Dutton, J.E, & Quinn, R.E. (Eds.). Positive organizational scholarship: Foundations of a new discipline (pp. 3–13). San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. Fredrickson, B.L. & Losada, M.C. (2005). Positive affect and the complex dynamics of human flourishing. American Psychologist, 60(7), 678–686. Lesson 3 Commentary

Activities:

Participate in Lesson 3 Discussion and Response Take the Top 5 CliftonStrengths Assessment and submit your five personal signature strengths Partner Appreciative Interview transcript and report summary due Summary video of partner due

Lesson 4: 4-D Model, Discovery Phase

Readings:	Textbook 1: Chapter 4 (pp. 101–128) Lesson 4 Commentary
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 4 Discussion and Response Submit Completed Article Abstract Participate in the Discovery Phase Group Discussion with your small group

Lesson 5: 4-D Model, Dream Phase

Readings:	Textbook 1: Chapter 5 (pp. 129–160) Lesson 5 Commentary
Videos:	Self-fulfilling Prophecy (Definition + Examples)
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 5 Discussion and Response Participate in the Dream Phase Group Discusion with your small group

Lesson 6: 4-D Model, Design Phase

Readings:	Textbook 1: Chapter 6 (pp. 161–198) Smith, A., (2023, March). Appreciative Inquiry: How to Use 'Provocative Propositions' with Teams and Small Groups. LinkedIn. Lesson 6 Commentary
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 6 Discussion and Response Participate in the Design Phase Group Discussion with your small group

Lesson 7: 4-D Model, Destiny Phase

Readings:	Textbook 1: Chapter 7 (pp. 199–222) Lesson 7 Commentary
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 7 Discussion and Response Participate in the Destiny Phase Group Discusion with your small group

Lesson 8: How Does AI Differ from Traditional OD?

Readings:

Bushe, G., & Marshak, R.. (2009). Revisioning organization development: Diagnostic and dialogic premises and patterns of practice. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 45(3), 348–368 Egan, T.M. & Lancaster, C.M. (2005). Comparing appreciative inquiry to action research: OD practitioner perspectives. Organization Development Journal, 23(2), 29–49. Newhard dissertation: An exploratory study of competencies of appreciative inquiry practitioners (2010) excerpt, Chapter 5 & 6 Lesson 8 Commentary

Activities:

Participate in Lesson 8 Discussion and Response Complete and submit AI Practitioners Interview

Lesson 9: Negative about Positive: Critics of AI

Readings:	Bushe, Gervase. “Feature Choice.” AI Practitioner 14.1 (2012): 8–20. Watkins & Mohr. Postscript: FAQ About Appreciative Inquiry. Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination. 2001, pp. 193–209 Lesson 9 Commentary
Videos:	Happiness for people who can't stand positive thinking
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 9 Discussion and Response Complete the AI Contract Scenario Exercise

Lesson 10: Ethics and AI Summit

Readings:	Gellerman, W. & Egan, T. Practicing Organization Development. (2010), pp. 496–501 Ludema, J.D., Whitney, D., Mohr, B.J., & Griffin, T.J. The Appreciative Inquiry Summit. (2003), pp. 27–51, 205–219, 252–280. Penn State Rock Ethics Institute Lesson 10 Commentary
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 10 Discussion and Response Rock Ethics Discussion Ethics and AI Assignment

Lesson 11: Case Studies

Readings:

Watkins & Mohr. Case Study: McDonald's. Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination. 2001, pp. 70–73 Lesson 11 Commentary The following cases are simply as extra reference for the case study examples. You are able access those examples via e-Reserves. Group Health Cooperative by Diane Robins & Scott Caldwell (Watkins & Mohr, 2001, pp. 169–175). LeadShare by Mary Ann Rainey (2000, pp. 143–153). Survey Guided Appreciate Inquiry: A Case Study: Commercial Banking Institution by Rita F. Williams (2000, pp. 155–164). Higher Education by Robert L. Head & Michele M. Young (2000, pp. 165–173). A Field Experiment in Appreciative Inqiury: Wendy's International by David A. Jones (2000, pp. 195–206).

Activities:

Participate in Lesson 11 Discussion and Response Begin group case study for class presentation in Small Group Team. Case study will be assigned by instructor. The cases are: A Case Study Demonstrating the Use of Appreciative Inquiry in a Financial Coaching Program by Lucy M. Delgadillo, Lance Palmer, & Joseph Goetz (Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 2016) Appreciative Inquiry: A Tool for Organizational, Programmatic, and Project-Focused Change by Kerry L. Priest, Eric K. Kaufman, Kelsey Brunton, & Megan Seibel (Journal of Leadership Education, 2013) Building a Collaborative School Culture Using Appreciative Inquiry by Mark S. Dickerson (Researchers World: International Refereed Social Sciences Journal, 2011). Engaging students and staff with educational development through appreciative inquiry by Karima Kadi-Hanifi, Ozlem Dagman, John Peters, Ellen Snell, Caroline Tutton, and Trevor Wright (Innovations in Education & Teaching International, 2014, pp. 584–594). Instigating change through Appreciative Inquiry: A Case Study by Val Collington & Jan Fook (International Journal of Higher Education Management, 2016). Magnetrol International, Incorporated: A Case Study in the Use of Appreciative Inquiry by E. John Heiser & Jeffrey K. Swallow (2015). Case study of a school wellbeing initiative: Using appreciative inquiry to support positive change by Lea Waters & Mathew White (International Journal of Wellbeing, 2015, pp. 19–32).

Lesson 12: Strengths Workshop and Appreciative Coaching

Readings:	Orem, Binkert, & Clancy. Appreciative Coaching. Chapter 1, pp. 1–20, Chapter 10, pp. 188–201, and Glossary of Terms pp. 203–207. Orem, Binkert, & Clancy. Appreciative Coaching, Appendix, pp. 213–218. Lesson 12 Commentary
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 12 Discussion and Response Strength Results Discussion Strengths to overcome a challenge reflection Recommendation Letter Appreciative Coaching & Analysis (individual paper) Continue to work on your Group Case Study and Analysis assignment

Lesson 13: Appreciative Leadership & Appreciative Intelligence

Readings:

Appreciative Leadership: AI Practitioner November 2009 Appreciative Leadership an Insider’s Perspective on Changing Reality AI Practitioner February 2011 Positive and Appreciative Leadership Thatchenkery, T. & Metzker, C. Appreciative Intelligence Bushe, Gervase R., Appreciative Leadership (Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Volume 105, Issue 5, May 2005, Pages 699–700) Bushe, Gervase R., Praise & Blessing: The Function of the Leader Archetype. Lesson 13 Commentary

Activities:

Participate in Lesson 13 Discussion and Response Complete and submit group case study analysis and presentations. Groups will have the following week for reviewing the other group presentations. Appreciative Coaching & Analysis-group assessments

Lesson 14: Appreciative Teambuilding

Readings:	Lesson 14 Commentary
Activities:	Participate in Lesson 14 Discussion and Response AI Practicitioners Insights Discussion View Group Case Study Presentations and comment on all other groups. Someone in the team must respond to comments given to your team as well.

Lesson 15: Final Thoughts on AI

Readings:

Mirvis, P.H. (2010). Transformational learning journeys. In Rothwell, W.J., Stavros, J.M., Sullivan, R.L., & Sullivan, A. (Eds.). Practicing organization development (Third Edition). (pp. 516–525). San Francisco: Wiley/Pfeiffer. Cooperrider, D.L. (2000). Resources for getting appreciative inquiry started: an example OD proposal. In Cooperrider, D.L., Sorenson, P.F., Whitney, D., & Yaeger, T.F. (Eds.). Appreciative inquiry: Rethinking human organization toward a positive theory of change (pp. 131–142). Champaign, Illinois: Stipes Publishing L.L.C. Dewitt Jones Website Lesson 15 Commentary

Activities:

Participate in Lesson 15 Discussion and Response Course Review Discussion Complete SRTE