David Cooperrider

Dr. David Cooperrider, the Char and Chuck Fowler Chair for Business as an Agent of World Benefit and the Covia - David L. Cooperrider Professor of Appreciative Inquiry at Case Western Reserve University, is a renowned figure in the field of organizational development and positive psychology.

With a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a background in Mapp teaching and positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, David has a strong academic foundation.

David's expertise lies in Appreciative Inquiry, a groundbreaking theory he developed that focuses on the positive core of organizations and individuals to facilitate organizational change, highlighting his unique approach to strategic management.

As a strategic advisor, David has worked with prominent organizations including Apple, Verizon, Johnson & Johnson, and Walmart, as well as notable institutions like the American Red Cross, Cleveland Clinic, and the United Way, bridging theory and practice in his consultancy projects.

Throughout his illustrious career, David has published over 20 books, authored numerous articles and book chapters, and held editorial roles for leading journals in the field of organizational development and appreciative inquiry.

Recognized for his contributions, David has received accolades such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the OD Network in 2017, the Peter F. Drucker Distinguished Fellow award from the Drucker School of Management in 2010, and the honor of having an academic center named after him at Champlain College, underscoring his significant impact on the field.

David Cooperrider's influence extends beyond academia, as he has advised senior executives in business and societal leadership roles, working with five Presidents and Nobel Laureates like Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama, further solidifying his reputation as a transformative thinker and practitioner in organizational development.

To explore Dr. Cooperrider's insights on organizational change and positive leadership, watch his video on The New Change Equation available at the Weatherhead School of Management's executive education website.

Driven by a passion for promoting positive organizational change and fostering values-driven leadership, David continues to inspire and educate through his work as a professor, advisor, and thought leader.