Appreciative Inquiry

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.

• 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

• This course is valuable for anyone who makes decisions at any level of the organization.
• Employees working in the private sector who wishes to develop the skills of persuasion and decision-making, Superintendents, Supervisors, Administrators and Managers.

• Introducing Appreciative Inquiry
• What is Appreciative Inquiry?
• Generating a Better Future
• Engaging People in Positive Thought
• Change the Person, Change the Organization
• 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
• Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style
• Framing Positive Questions
• Finding What Works
• Recognize the Reoccurring Themes
• Anticipatory Reality
• The Power of Positive Imagery
• Influencing Change Through Appreciative Inquiry
• Coaching and Managing With Appreciative Inquiry
• Creating a Positive Core

• Presentation & Slides
• Audio Visual Aids
• Interactive Discussion
• Participatory Exercise
• Action Learning
• Class Activities
• Case Studies
• Workshops
• Simulation