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In what way does "Appreciative Inquiry" demonstrate the importance of a leader ? Describe the importance of participation in ownership.

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Appreciative inquiry, usually abbreviated as AI, focuses on what works well for an organization. A leader would apply this by taking the factors that work well in an organization and capitalizing on those; this is what will make both the leader and the organization stronger. AI works because of strong leadership, ...

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