Course Overview: 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 …
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.
Course Objectives:
Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with
learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let͛s review our goals for today.
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
Encourage others to think positively
Recognize positive attributes in people
Create positive imagery
Manage and guide employees in a positive environment
Course Outlines:
Module One: Getting Started
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Action Plans and Evaluations
Module Two: Introducing Appreciative Inquiry
What is Appreciative Inquiry?
Generating a Better Future
Engaging People in Positive Thought
Change the Person, Change the Organization
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Changing the Way You Think
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
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Four D model
Discovery
Dream
Design
Delivery
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: The Four I Model
Initiate
Inquire
Imagine
Innovate
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style
Framing Positive Questions
Solicit Positive Stories
Finding Out What Works
Recognize the Reoccurring Themes
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Anticipatory Reality
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
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: The Power of Positive Imagery
Shaping Performance with Positive Imagery
Being Better Prepared for Adversity
People are More Flexible and Creative
Think of the Perfect Situation
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Influencing Change Through AI
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
