Course Description
The following is the course description for the Appreciative Inquiry Course:
Appreciative Inquiry is a shift from looking at problems and deficiencies and instead focusing on strengths and successes. It is a tool for organizational change and it will strengthen relationships. Who doesn’t like to share good positive stories and events? Think about it.
You Will:
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
Agenda
Course Core Competencies:
Module 1: Introducing Appreciative Inquiry
Topic A: What is Appreciative Inquiry?
Topic B: Generating a Better Future
Topic C: Engaging People in Positive Thought
Topic D: Change the Person, Change the Organization
Module 2: Changing the Way You Think
Topic A: Shifting from “What’s Wrong?” to “What’s Right”
Topic B: It’s Not Eliminating Mistakes – It’s Holding Up Successes
Topic C: Positive Language Will Affect People’s Thinking
Topic D: Limit or Remove Negative Phrasing
Module 3: Four D Model
Topic A: Discovery
Topic B: Dream
Topic C: Design
Topic D: Delivery
Module 4: Four I Model
Topic A: Initiate
Topic B: Inquire
Topic C: Imagine
Topic D: Innovate
Module 5: Appreciate Inquiry Interview Style
Topic A: Framing Positive Questions
Topic B: Solicit Positive Stories
Topic C: Finding What Works
Topic D: Recognize the Reoccurring Themes
Module 6: Anticipatory Reality
Topic A: Imagining a Successful Future Will Affect the Present
Topic B: Controlling Negative Anticipation
Topic C: Current Decisions Will Be Influenced Positively
Topic D: Base It on Data and Real Examples
Module 7: The Power of Positive Imagery
Topic A: Shaping Performance with Positive Imagery
Topic B: Being Better Prepared for Adversity
Topic C: People are More Flexible and Creative
Topic D: Think of the Perfect Situation
Module 8: Influencing Change Through Appreciative Inquiry
Topic A: Using Strengths to Solve Challenges
Topic B: Confidence Will Promote Positive Change
Topic C: Inquiry is a Seed of Change
Topic D: People Will Gravitate Towards What is Expected of Them
Module 9: Coaching and Managing with Appreciative Inquiry
Topic A: Build Around What Works
Topic B: Focus on Increases
Topic C: Recognize the Best in People
Topic D: Limit or Remove Negative Comments
Module 10: Creating a Positive Core
Topic A: Strengths
Topic B: Best Practices
Topic C: Peak Experiences
Topic D: Successes