Theories and Philosophical Approaches
Part I: Refamiliarize yourself with the theories and philosophical approaches of the following:
- Action research (AR)
- Process consultation (PC)
- Appreciative inquiry (AI)
- Whole-system thinking
- Organization consulting
Part II: Inform your classmates of the organization with whom you will be doing your consulting project. Your post should include the following:
- Type of organization
- Description of and information on the organization (e.g., Web sites, press, and published documents)
- Number of employees or key members
- Opportunities that were initially identified
- Issues the organization faces on which you will be focusing
Part III: Reflect and share your current comfort level with your knowledge of AR, PC, AI, and the implementation of your project. What are you most excited about? What concerns you most?