This document provides an overview of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and compares it to traditional problem solving approaches. AI focuses on identifying an organization's strengths and positive aspects to drive change, rather than focusing on problems. The key aspects of AI discussed are its 5 principles, the cycle of 4 processes involving discovery, dream, design and destiny, and its emphasis on using positive, open-ended questioning. Overall, the document introduces AI as a strengths-based, cooperative approach to organizational change and improvement.