Appreciative Inquiry | The Corporate Training School

Description

Organizations can be thought of as living beings made up of the individuals working within them. Appreciative Inquiry has the ability to change the whole organization by changing the people. Through positive questioning, people 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 thus 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 organizational change and it will strengthen relationships. Who doesn't like to share good positive stories and events? Think about it.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
- Course Objectives ..
Module 1
- Introducing Appreciative Inquiry ..
- What is Appreciative Inquiry? ..
- Generating a Better Future ..
- Engaging People in Positive Thought ..
- Change the Person, Change the Organization ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 2
- 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 ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 3
- Four D Model ..
- Discovery ..
- Dream ..
- Design ..
- Delivery ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 4
- Four I Model ..
- Initiate ..
- Inquire ..
- Imagine ..
- Innovate ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 5
- Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style ..
- Framing Positive Questions ..
- Solicit Positive Stories ..
- Finding What Works ..
- Recognize the Reoccurring Themes ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 6
- 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 ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 7
- 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 ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 8
- 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 ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 9
- Coaching and Managing With Appreciative Inquiry ..
- Build Around What Works ..
- Focus on Increases ..
- Recognize the Best in People ..
- Limit or Remove Negative Comments ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 10
- Creating a Positive Core ..
- Strengths ..
- Best Practices ..
- Peak Experiences ..
- Successes ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Assessment
- Post-Test ..