Appreciative Inquiry
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 KIT:
Training manuals and instructor’s guide
Powerpoint slides and flip chart notes
Workshop activities and exercises
COURSE OUTLINE
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
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Coaching and Managing With AI
- Build Around What Works
- Focus on Increases
- Recognize the Best in People
- Limit or Remove Negative Comments
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Creating a Positive Core
- Strengths
- Best Practices
- Peak Experiences
- Successes
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
