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David Cooperrider is a Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University and holds the Covia - David L. Cooperrider Professorship in Appreciative Inquiry at the Weatherhead School of Management. He is the founder of the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit and serves as Honorary Chair of the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College's Robert P. Stiller School of Business.
- PhD in Organizational Behavior (Case Western Reserve University, 1986)
- Master of Science in Organization Development (George Williams, 1983)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Augustana College, 1984)
David's research focuses on Appreciative Inquiry (AI) - a strengths-inspired approach to organizational change, Business as an Agent of World Benefit, Large-Scale Whole Systems Change, and Sustainable Design. His work explores how organizations can drive positive transformation through their core strengths and values.
His recent publications examine topics ranging from strategic corporate social responsibility to pandemic response strategies using AI, and from positive psychology applications to organizational generativity. These works reflect his commitment to creating positive institutions that enable full-spectrum flourishing - where businesses can excel, all people can thrive, and nature can flourish across generations.
Scientific Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Organization Development Network (2017)
- Distinguished University Professor - Case Western Reserve University (2016)
- Trust Across America - Pioneering Thought Leaders (2015)
- AACSB Most Influential Leader in Management (2015)
- Peter F. Drucker Distinguished Fellow Award (2010)
David teaches in multiple programs including Executive MBA, PhD in Organizational Behavior, and Executive Education Programs. He has served as editor for both the Journal of Corporate Citizenship and the four-volume series Advances in Appreciative Inquiry. His thought leadership has influenced organizations from Apple to the United Nations, where he facilitated the largest summit in history between business leaders and civil society representatives.
