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AI Practitioner www.aipractitioner.com is the international journal focusing on positive relational approaches to change such as Appreciative Inquiry. Each issue (February, May, August, November) has a number of excellent articles by leading thinkers, professionals and practitioners in the field.AIP Research Notes and AI Resources are two free columns in each issue. In one pdf, they can be downloaded free at http://www.aipractitioner.com/aip-resources/ai-research-notes-and-ai-resources

Using Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology, we work with organisations seeking to improve their structure, communities seeking to improve their future, people looking to improve their lives. We develop and care for process - the ways in which we work together - to encourage people to contribute and realise their full potential. We understand that the answers and leadership we need arise out of collaboration and conversations that matter. By facilitating skilful dialogue, we hold space for futures to emerge.

Born in Switzerland I am a resourceful professional with years of experience in organisational development, leadership training, team building using also large group interaction methods. Thanks to my qualification as systemic consultant I employ a holistic approach that looks at organisations as a whole, taking into consideration and appreciating their resources, systems and personality / corporate culture types.

Planning, Facilitation, Event Design, Development, Hosting, and Management of small and large scale events. Team Building and Coaching for individuals and groups.Creative and Strategic thinking for struggly situations, wicked problems and logjams.

Sue James and Chris Bennett, work as facilitators, consultants and speakers. They inspire and connect people, teams, organisations and communities through Appreciative Inquiry, Tai Chi, storytelling and humour. Their approach is practical, strength-based and highly interactive.

Bruce Balance is a creative and innovative wellness coaching and mentoring business for executives. We specialise in activating leadership to enable individuals and organisations to be pioneers of leading revolutionary change, through innovation, for global impact.Activating your leadership is to awaken the natural leader within. It is not a matter of learning to become a leader, but more a matter of finding where you already are a leader.Our role is to assist executives to restore balance and harmony to themselves, their teams and their organisations so that they lead responsibly, purposefully and with integrity to naturally transform the way they do business.

Business Performance Pty Ltd provides business and management consulting services globally. The company delivers coaching and consulting services in a range of business areas, from small business, leadership and management, strategic planning and organizational change to employee development and career coaching. All services are provided by highly experienced consultants specializing in their area of expertise. From its website, Business Performance Pty Ltd also proudly supplies a wide selection of business and management software products designed to make managing organizations easier and more effective. Products featured include tools, templates and guides in the areas of training and employee development, project management, organizational change, career planning and web development.

CfOD practises a dynamic values-based approach to systems change in organisations . Our professional practice supports the development of strong, positive sustainable cultures, effective leadership and authentic dialogue so that individuals and groups can be productive, effective and healthy.

Diverzita Consulting was established to bring about positive change in the workplace, with a focus on developing people to be their best.At Diverzita Consulting we focus on building diverse and inclusive cultures, growing leadership talent and supporting organisations and individuals through change.We offer expertise in facilitation, coaching, employee communication, program development and delivery, and strategy development.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) operate two groups; GSK Pharmaceuticals and GSK Consumer Healthcare, of which GSK Consumer Healthcare supply over-the-counter medicines for pain management and smoking cessation and nutritional healthcare products

growth coaching international works to help leaders, their teams and organisations to achieve the results they want... and to do this in ways that last. Our clients are organisational leaders in financial services, education, IT, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and public sector utilities. These leaders are under pressure to achieve demanding goals and are grappling with the challenges of getting the most from their people and building thriving teams that deliver results. Our services include individual coaching, team coaching, workshop facilitation in coaching accreditation programs, leader as coach and strategic planning workshops

Consulting is offered in the organizational context. Change management is viewed and utilized as an opportunity for growth and forward movement. Meaningful conference and convention strategies in human services sector is something that I have always offered since many years http://impetusglobal.com/what-we-do/training/

We diagnose, design and implement programs that unlock the potential of the people. At Integral Coaching we pride ourselves on delivering effective and sustainable personal, professional and organisational development that supports your business objectives and growth strategies.

Nepal Appreciative Inquiry National Network work for positive societal transformation . Established by AI practitioner.

paint group specialises in strengths-based approaches to accelerate change and sustainable growth – in individuals, teams and whole systems. At ‘paint’ we believe that: when we view individuals and organisations with an appreciative eye, we discover new possibilities that generate positive action; if you can tap the knowledge and experience available within the whole-system, you have everything you need to realise the organisation’s potential; and that change can be accelerated when everybody understands it, feels heard and is able to contribute in some way.

Best practice HR consulting firm aligned with Investors in People Australia and the Australian Institute of Employment Rights

Learning and Development Professionals

Social Marketing = marketing for social good and positive behaviour change. Social marketing has come of age as a powerful consumer-focused tool for responding to social challenges and how to conserve and advance the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Social Marketing Consultancy Australia works only with community and government organisations using this person-centred approach to promoting and designing programs, services, communications, policy and advocacy with measurable outcomes. Budgets great and small we work with all to inspire and advance the grass-roots use of social marketing as a powerful tool to respond to social challenges. EMPOWER I MOBILISE I CHANGE

Innovative Resources is the publishing, training and bookselling arm of St Luke's, Anglicare in Bendigo, Central Victoria. St Lukes has been a leading advocate for strength-based approaches and retains a keen interst in Appreciative Inquiry. In 2010 Innovative Resources published 'What Works?' an original Australian conversation-building resource honouring the principles of AI.

We specialise in the facilitation of positive and preferred change for human service teams, organisations, schools, government agencies and communities.We use a range of strengths based methods including Appreciative Inquiry.Our services include organisational change consultancy, leadership development, workplace culture transformation, community project facilitation, workshops, team development, coaching and professional supervision.We are Brisbane based but work throughout Australia, New Zealand and other countries.

Unconscious Potential provides executive coaching, training and facilitation services. Unconscious Potential partners with individuals and organisations to help them perform at their very best and to support them in achieving their goals and objectives through Appreciative Inquiry, Positive Psychology, Use of Emotional Intelligence and Clean Language

Unique Outcomes is a boutique human services consulting company specialising in the use of collaborative, strengths based and narrative approaches to foster practice based learning and enable preferred change. We are particularly interested in collaborating with teams, organisations, community groups, schools and government agencies who have an explicit commitment to social justice. Our customised services include change facilitation, coaching and professional supervision, leadership development, positive workplace culture building, workshops and learning groups.

wisdom+work supports business development and organisational change. We help organisations and their people create powerful solutions to their work challenges in three key areas – strategy, role and leadership development, and transition.People are supported to work at depth, accessing the inherent wisdom in their organisations and developing robust strategies that they can own and implement. In today’s environment, organisations need to be able to respond innovatively to the many realities which can affect their work. In the midst of these – and sometimes because of them – there are great possibilities for change and growth.