The 2007 International Appreciative Inquiry Conference, from Sept. 16-19 2007, is the first conference in history to bring together a global forum featuring the strength-based organizational and whole systems change approaches of Appreciative Inquiry with state-of-the art insights and tools of Positive Psychology. The conference will feature original plenary sessions with David Cooperrider, the pioneering thought leader and co-creator of Appreciative Inquiry, Martin E.P. Seligman, the father of Positive Psychology, Marcus Buckingham, researcher, author and thought leader on Positive Leadership, Jane Watkins, the co-author of one of the best selling books on Appreciative Inquiry and IDEO designer Peter Coughlan. This premier event is designed for managers, designers, change agents, and leaders from business and industry as well as government, education, and civil society to explore these new horizons. For more information on attending or sponsoring the conference visit: www.2007aiconference.com. Register by April 16 to save up to $200.

Sandy Heierbacher

Sandy Heierbacher co-founded the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) with Andy Fluke in 2002, with the 60 volunteers and 50 organizations who worked together to plan NCDD’s first national conference. She served as NCDD's Executive Director between 2002 and 2018. Click here for a list of articles and resources authored by Sandy.

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