Appreciative Inquiry is a Different Approach to Planning
| Problem-Focused Approach | Appreciative Approach |
| Identification of the problem | Appreciating and valuing the best of what is |
| Analysis of causes of the problem | Envisioning “what might be” based on our strengths |
| Action Planning to treat the problem | Innovating “what will be” using our best resources |
Appreciative Inquiry is an Ongoing Process
Appreciative Inquiry Works
INFORMATION SOURCE: The Power of Appreciative Inquiry: A Practical Guide to Positive Change by Diana Whitney & Amanda Trosten-Bloom. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., San Francisco 2003.