Appreciative Inquiry- 1 Day

Service Description

Overview Appreciative inquiry focuses on finding the best in people and how they use it to function in their work and everyday life. Through appreciative inquiry, an employer uses the art of asking questions and opinions to strengthen the system as a whole, creating a more positive environment and heightening employee potential. This approach is designed to focus less on negativity and criticism, and utilize personal design and encourage discovery. Workshop Objectives 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 Target audience: Leaders and Potential Leaders Course outline Module One: 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: 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 People’s Thinking Limit or Remove Negative Phrasing Case Study Module Three: Five D Model Define Discovery Dream Design Delivery Case Study Module Four: Four I Model Initiate Inquire Imagine Innovate Case Study Module Five: Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style Framing Positive Questions Solicit Positive Stories Finding What Works Recognize the Reoccurring Themes Module Six: 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 Module Seven: 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 ​Module Eight: Influencing Change Through Appreciative Inquiry 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 Module Nine: Coaching and Managing With Appreciative Inquiry Build Around What Works Focus on Increases Recognize the Best in People Limit or Remove Negative Comments Module Ten: Creating a Positive Core Strengths Best Practices Peak Experiences Successes Case Study