Distinctions

500 words

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?