David L. Cooperrider
Founder, Practitioner (Method founders & authors)
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Why they matter for gatherings
David L. Cooperrider is a founder and practitioner known for developing strengths-based approaches in organizational development. He is associated with Case Western Reserve University and has authored 23 books focused on facilitation and organizational practices.
Facilitators and event designers should study his work to understand methods centered on appreciative inquiry and dialogic processes. His frameworks offer tools for fostering collaborative environments and leveraging organizational strengths.
Cooperrider founded Appreciative Inquiry, including its 4-D Cycle and Summit formats, and developed strengths-based facilitation techniques like Appreciative Coaching and Appreciative Interviews.
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Appreciative Coaching / Strengths-Based Facilitation
Appreciative Inquiry (core 4-D, non-summit)
Appreciative Inquiry 4-D Cycle (standalone)
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