... the use of strength-based learning pedagogy, i.e. appreciative inquiry to work upon enhancing public speaking skills of engineers. Design/methodology/approach An appreciative inquiry was conducted on 15 engineers using 4D model. The data were gathered using narrative analysis and grounded theory...

... in BDBA have insufficient skills to meet the growing needs of this fast-evolving profession. Professor Angappa Gunasekaran can be contacted at: agunasekaran@umassd.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Appreciative inquiry Framework Big data and business analytics Education...

... a review of extant literature and appreciative inquiry, a quasi-ethnographic approach to identify traits and skills of a truck driver. Further, using a pragmatic approach, a theoretical framework has been developed. Findings – The study proposes a theoretical framework, which can be further used...

... training and development conference in Dallas. Originality/value – Appreciative Leadership is built on the foundation of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), whole systems thinking, and action research. The organisation is seen as a relationship to be explored and developed, teams as communities...

...Sally Elaine Watson Purpose – The aim of the paper is to report on application of Appreciative Inquiry to the evaluation of a management development programme involving 72 managers from an organisation delivering further and higher education. The structure and ethos of Appreciative Inquiry...

...Sally Watson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the impact of Appreciative Inquiry on the diagnostic phase of a management development programme. A case study of an organisation delivering both further and higher education will be used to illustrate how the involvement...