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Weatherhead School of Management :: Case Western Reserve University (564 words) |
 | David Cooperriderâs research interests include the theory and practice of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), organization development and change, advances in âbusiness as an agent of world benefit,â positive organizational scholarship, and qualitative theory-building methods. |
 | Davidâs founding theory in this area is creating a positive revolution in the leadership of change, helping companies around the world discover the power of strength-based approaches to planning and multi-stakeholder cooperation. |
 | In addition, Davidâs work has leveraged his AI methodology through a web-based architecture that searches the world for stories of 21st century business innovation that demonstrate strategic and mutual benefit to business and society, including business as a force for sustainability and social entrepreneurship. |
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Weatherhead Seminars :: Case Western Reserve University (489 words) |
 | David L. Cooperrider is Professor and Chairman of the Case Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. |
 | David was recognized in 2000 as among “the top ten visionaries” in the field by Training Magazine and in 2004 received a prestigious award in Washington D.C. for “distinguished contribution” to the field of organizational learning from the American Society for Training and Development. |
 | David’s wife Nancy is an artist and Hannah and Matt are in high school in Chagrin Falls Ohio with oldest son Daniel in college at University of Chicago. |