Publications

We have produced a number of publications which are available as free PDFs (first two) or to purchase from Amazon.

Academi_Wales

Appreciative Inquiry – Using Appreciative Inquiry to make change happen

Revised edition of one of the Sowing Seeds Publications from Academi Wales. This provides a good initial introduction to AI and demonstrates the support for this and other asset based processes from Welsh Government

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Practice Guidance - Supporting the Social Care Workforce to Deliver Person Centred Care for People with Dementia

Practice Guidance – Supporting the Social Care Workforce to Deliver Person Centred Care for People with Dementia

A practical guide to person centred thinking and working resulting from a pan-Wales study involving all key stakeholders.

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Zen and the Art of Appreciative Inquiry: A glass half full approach to organisational development

This book provides a step by step guide to the use of Appreciative Inquiry, a ‘glass half full’ approach to organisational development. It also describes the author’s journey in relation to his understanding of AI and how it made sense of his map of the world.

You can read or purchase this book from Amazon


Book reviews:
  • Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, an academic or new to Appreciative Inquiry (AI), this book is a great and easy read. Roger has made the theory and practice of AI accessible to everyone.
    MJacobsgaard, Amazon reviewer

  • I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, not least because of the authors warm humanity and integrity which shines through.
    N Andrews, Amazon reviewer

  • I really enjoyed this book - I learned from it, laughed with it and thought long and hard about much of the content. I would highly recommend Zen and the Art of Appreciative Inquiry!
    Benni, Amazon reviewer