Appreciative Inquiry
Organizations can be thought of as a living being made up of the individuals working within it. Appreciative Inquiry has the ability to change the whole organization by changing the people. Through positive questioning employees will be directed to move in a positive direction. Recognizing the strengths and values of what works, as opposed to what’s wrong will transform the individuals and in turn transform the organization.
Appreciative Inquiry is a shift from looking at problems and deficiencies and instead focusing on strengths and successes. It is a tool for change, and it will strengthen relationships throughout your business. Through best practices and positive stories your participants will transform your organization.
Who should attend?
This course is for everyone
CURRICULUM
- What is Appreciative Inquiry?
- Generating a Better Future
- Engaging People in Positive Thought
- Change the Person, Change the Organization
- Case Study
Shifting from “What’s Wrong?” to “What’s Right”?
It’s Not Eliminating Mistakes, It’s Holding Up Successes
Positive Language Will Affect Peoples Thinking
Limit or Remove Negative Phrasing
Case Study
Discovery
Dream
Design
Delivery
Case Study
Initiate
Inquire
Imagine
Innovate
Case Study
Framing Positive Questions
Solicit Positive Stories
Finding Out What Works
Recognize the Reoccurring Themes
Case Study
Imagining a Successful Future Will Affect the Present
Controlling Negative Anticipation
Current Decisions Will Be Influenced Positively
Base It on Data and Real Examples
Case Study
Shaping Performance with Positive Imagery
Being Better Prepared for Adversity
People are More Flexible and Creative
Think of the Perfect Situation
Case Study
Using Strengths to Solve Challenges
Confidence Will Promote Positive Change
Inquiry is a Seed of Change
People Will Gravitate Towards What is Expected of Them
Case Study
Build Around What Works
Focus on Increases
Recognize the Best in People
Limit or Remove Negative Comments
Case Study
Strengths
Best Practices
Peak Experiences
Successes
Case Study
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluation
