David Cooperrider
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David Cooperrider is the Fairmount Minerals Professor of Organizational Behavior 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.
According to Ode, "In the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, David leads the movement towards a more sustainable future, as manifested in many international forums and gatherings, such as the Global Forum 'Business as an Agent of World Benefit: Management Knowledge Leading Positive Change'".
in 1976. He earned a Master's of Science at George Williams University in 1983. His Ph.D. was conferred by Case Western Reserve University
in 1985.
, and organizational development (OD) methodology for organizational renewal.
His works include:
Weatherhead School of Management
The Weatherhead School of Management is a private business school of Case Western Reserve University located in Cleveland, Ohio. Weatherhead is considered a top-tier business school, with its strongest programs concentrated in organizational behavior, nonprofit business, information systems,...
at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
, and Faculty Director at the Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit
Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit
The Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit is part of the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.The Center was launched on June 24, 2004—the same day that Weatherhead faculty and students facilitated the United Nations Leaders Summit with the UN Secretary...
at Case.
According to Ode, "In the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, David leads the movement towards a more sustainable future, as manifested in many international forums and gatherings, such as the Global Forum 'Business as an Agent of World Benefit: Management Knowledge Leading Positive Change'".
Educational background
Professor Cooperrider completed his undergraduate studies at Augustana CollegeAugustana College
Augustana College may refer to:*Augustana College *Augustana College *Augustana University College, Alberta...
in 1976. He earned a Master's of Science at George Williams University in 1983. His Ph.D. was conferred by Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
in 1985.
Contributions
Cooperrider is best known for his work in the field of appreciative inquiryAppreciative inquiry
Appreciative Inquiry is primarily an organisational development method which seeks to engage all levels of an organisation to renew, change and improved performance. Its exponents view it as being applicable to organisations facing rapid change or growth...
, and organizational development (OD) methodology for organizational renewal.
His works include:
- Cooperrider, D. L., Whitney, D., & Stavros, J. M. (2003). Appreciative inquiry handbook. Bedford Heights, OH: Lakeshore Publishers.
- Cooperrider, D. L. (2007). Business as an agent of world benefit: Awe is what moves us forward. http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/practice/executiveDetail.cfm?coid=10419
- Cooperrider, D. L., & Whitney, D. (2008). A positive revolution in change: Appreciative inquiry. http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/uploads/whatisai.pdf