David L. Cooperrider: The articulator of appreciative inquiry

Abstract

This chapter reviews the contributions of David L. Cooperrider, starting from his the outline of Egalitarian Theory, his articulation of Appreciative Inquiry, his work studying social innovations and promoting the Business as an Agent of World Benefit project. The chapter traces his early influences including his parents and uncles, his mentors at Case Western Reserve University - Suresh Srivastva and Ronald Fry, and the writings of Kenneth Gergen, and others. Finally, the chapter outlines the way in which his work has had an impact in the field of Organizational Change.