# David Cooperrider
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david cooperrider (born July 14, 1954), is the Fairmount Minerals Chair and Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, and Faculty Director at the Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit at Case.Cooperrider also teaches at University of Pennsylvania as well as Claremont University, where he is The Peter F. Drucker Distinguished Fellow.Cooperrider is recognized as the founder, together with Suresh Srivastva, of the theory of Appreciative Inquiry. Cooperrider's original doctoral dissertation "Appreciative Inquiry Into Organizational Life" has been cited as “the first, and as yet, the best articulation of the theory and vision of appreciative inquiry.” It was completed and defended in 1985.
== Early life and education ==
Cooperrider grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, and later completed his undergraduate studies at Augustana College in 1976.
‘The Inquiry Is the Intervention’: The Simultaneity Principle – Positive Change Methods Podcast Ep. 7
What the 'Simultaneity Principle' of Appreciative Inquiry means in practice. Plus why the old way of thinking about organisational change very often doesn’t work, why effective questions aren’t just about the answers you get, and why change starts happening as soon as you start asking questions
Is "Impact Investing" just a buzzword, or can it truly change the world?| Audrey Selian
In this TBLI Talk, we go behind the scenes with Audrey Selian, Director of Artha Impact at Rianta Capital Zurich and co-founder of Artha Networks Inc. (ANI). Audrey has spent nearly two decades deploying private capital into high-impact businesses across India's agriculture, health, energy, water, …
Eps 24 “Healed, Healing, Leading” with Joan Vitello
As a child, Joan experienced illnesses that required hospitalisation and surgery. During this time she came to deeply value the compassion and care shown to her by her paediatrician, which inspired her early aspiration to become one herself.
However, her journey through medical school was marred by…
Conversations Worth Having: Transforming Team Culture with Cheri Torres & Jackie Stavros
Buckle up—this week's episode lights the fuse on culture-changing conversations, showing you how a single powerful question can ignite an entire organization! In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with powerhouse duo Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, co-authors of Conversations Worth Having, to ex…
Aderonke Bademosi Wilson: Stress relief through appreciative inquiry
In this episode, Aderonke Bademosi Wilson shares her journey through stress, change management, and appreciative inquiry, offering practical insights on managing stress and fostering positive change in organisations and personal life.
Key topics:
Stress and its impact on mental health
Appreciativ…
Katarina Graffman on People & Meaning
Katarina Graffman is a cultural anthropologist and founder of Inculture, a cultural analysis consultancy. She holds a PhD in cultural anthropology and is a researcher at Uppsala University. Her clients include IKEA, Volvo, Bloomberg, Björn Borg, Skanska, Swedish Radio, and the BBC. She co-authored …
Chip Conley on the Coaching Wisdom of the Modern Elder
For the midpoint of Season 3, Kavitha is joined by midlife expert Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Chip's exceptional career led him from founding Joie de Vivre Hospitality to serving as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb during the company's crucial rise from start…
Culture by Design: What Makes You Want to Turn Up to Work?
Culture isn't something that happens to you. It's something you're already participating in — whether you lead a team, belong to one, or sit somewhere in between.
This week, Dr Jo shares what a window taught her about workplace culture, why Appreciative Inquiry might be the most underused tool in …
Appreciative Listening
Some of the best leaders I’ve ever met aren’t the ones who speak most — they’re the ones who listen best. In this episode, I explore appreciative listening — the act of listening to lift, not just to respond. Drawing on the work of David Cooperrider, Carl Rogers, and Barbara Fredrickson, I share ho…
Yes to the Mess Part 1: What Jazz Teaches Us About Learning, Failure, and Finding Your Voice
Jazz pianist and organizational scholar Frank Barrett on play, shame, and finding your voice.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt held back by a voice telling them they are doing it wrong.
Frank Barrett, jazz pianist, organizational scholar, and author of Yes to the Mess, traces the roo…
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