Speech at AI JAM 2020
Applying grounded theory to individual development and organizational practices in an appreciative mode, Appreciative Inquiry explores new possibilites with the richness and uniqueness of every individual and organization. I “jammed” with the community to explore DEI topics and gave a “timely appreciative dialogue” that I wanted to share with you here.
What do you think of “diversity”? Which gender a person belongs to, how old they are, and race or ethnic group they are from? When you see a girl with an Asian accent, would you assume they are collectivistic and agreeable?
The surface-level characteristics…
Chat w/Samantha
Sometimes after hours of study/work, I need to talk with someone. Nowadays online chat or interviews are easy ways for us to learn new things from connections.
So, I had the pleasure to chat with Samantha. It went over an hour. We talked so many interesting stuff that are valuable to share.
I learned about her career path, her business, her passion and wisdom. I know that I’m not an expert on podcast. I surely need to develop that skill. But just contentwise, I feel urged to share this message with you. We talked about her strength-based coaching…
How To Pivot Humanity Towards Positive Transformation
Human history is reaching an unprecedented time when ideas, information, theories are pivotal in producing and defining reality (Cooperrider, 1987). Indeed, symbolic human natures (Cooperrider, 1987; Jung, 1961; Miller, 2004), unlike the physical, mechanistic sciences, are full of potential and indefinite possibilities, which supports the humanistic, generative theory that values ideas and meaning systems especially in the post-industrial and information-based society (Cooperrider & Srivastva, 1987). …
Xi (Rita) Wang
Doctoral student in Applied Organizational Psychology interested in organizational performance and individual well-being
