Appreciative Inquiry

Module 1

Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Introducing Appreciative Inquiry

Generating a Better Future

Engaging People in Positive Thought

Change the Person, Change the Organization

Case Study

What is Appreciative Inquiry?

Module 3: 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 4: Teamwork

Discovery

Dream

Design

Delivery

Case Study

Module 5: Four I Model

Initiate

Inquire

Imagine

Innovate

Case Study

Module 6 : Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style

Framing Positive Questions

Solicit Positive Stories

Finding What Works

Recognize the Reoccurring Themes

Case Study

Module 7: Attitude and Work Ethic

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 8 : 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 9: 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

Case Study

Module 10: Coaching and Managing With Appreciative Inquiry

Build Around What Works

Focus on Increases

Recognize the Best in People

Limit or Remove Negative Comments

Case Study

Module 11: Creating a Positive Core

Best Practices

Peak Experiences

Successes

Case Study

Module 12: Wrapping Up