Appreciative Inquiry is a powerful approach to organizational development and change management that focuses on identifying and amplifying the positive aspects of a system, rather than trying to fix its problems. It is based on the belief that organizations thrive when their members are empowered to build on their strengths and achieve their full potential.

For those looking to learn more about Appreciative Inquiry and how to apply its principles in their own organizations, there are many excellent books available on the subject. Here are 12 of the best books on Appreciative Inquiry in English:

1. “Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change” by David L. Cooperrider and Diana Whitney – This seminal book introduces the principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry, and shows how they can be used to create positive change in organizations.

2. “The Power of Appreciative Inquiry” by Diana Whitney and Amanda Trosten-Bloom – This book provides a practical guide to using Appreciative Inquiry to improve teamwork, leadership, and organizational culture.

3. “Appreciative Inquiry Handbook: For Leaders of Change” by David L. Cooperrider, Diana Whitney, and Jacqueline M. Stavros – This comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to implementing Appreciative Inquiry in any organization.

4. “The Appreciative Inquiry Summit: A Practitioner’s Guide for Leading Large-Group Change” by James D. Ludema, Diana Whitney, Bernard J. Mohr, and Thomas J. Griffin – This book shows how Appreciative Inquiry can be scaled up to facilitate large-scale organizational change.

5. “Appreciative Inquiry in Organizational Life” by Jeanie Cockell and Joan McArthur-Blair – This book explores how Appreciative Inquiry can be used to address complex organizational challenges and promote positive change.

6. “Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination” by Jane Magruder Watkins and Bernard J. Mohr – This book offers a fresh perspective on Appreciative Inquiry and its potential to transform organizations.

7. “The Appreciative Inquiry Approach to Change Management” by Sarah Lewis and Jonathan Passmore – This book demonstrates how Appreciative Inquiry can be used to manage change effectively and create a positive organizational culture.

8. “Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry” by Sue Annis Hammond – This concise book provides a practical introduction to Appreciative Inquiry and its applications in organizations.

9. “Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization” by Diana Whitney, Amanda Trosten-Bloom, and Kae Rader – This book explores how Appreciative Inquiry can be used to develop effective leadership and drive organizational success.

10. “The Thin Book of SOAR: Building Strengths-Based Strategy” by Jacqueline M. Stavros and Gina Hinrichs – This book outlines how the SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) framework can be used to create strategic plans using Appreciative Inquiry principles.

11. “Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement” by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres – This book offers practical tips for using Appreciative Inquiry to have more meaningful and productive conversations in organizations.

12. “The Appreciative Inquiry Commons: Creating a Positive Revolution in Change” by David L. Cooperrider, Lindsey N. Godwin, Michel Avital, and Brian T. Wilson – This book explores the global impact of Appreciative Inquiry and its potential to create positive change in society.

These 12 books provide a solid foundation for anyone interested in learning more about Appreciative Inquiry and how it can be used to create positive change in organizations. Whether you are a leader, consultant, coach, or simply curious about this powerful approach, these books offer valuable insights and practical guidance for applying Appreciative Inquiry in a wide range of organizational settings.