James Ludema
Appreciative Inquiry Summit author-practitioner
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James Ludema is a method founder and author known for developing the AI Summit approach. He applies Appreciative Inquiry principles to design gatherings that focus on positive change and collaborative problem-solving.
Facilitators and event designers should study his work to understand how Appreciative Inquiry can structure events that foster innovation and collective action toward shared goals.
The AI Summit is a structured method within the Appreciative Inquiry lineage designed to engage groups in envisioning and creating positive future scenarios.
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