Using Appreciative Inquiry to Achieve Results I am what I study; what I focus on, what I question. Inquiry and change are a simultaneous moment. – David Cooperridder Overview of Appreciative Inquiry Appreciative Inquiry helps organizations get faster and sustained results in your organization. It increases performance by motivating people to create the change needed. It is a methodology, process and way of being that intentionally seeks to discover, celebrate and build on "what works" rather than fix "what is broken.” AI does not avoid problems, but reframes problems from weaknesses in the past to possibilities for the future. In this current environment of economic gloom, Appreciative Inquiry offers an alternative approach to tap into one’s strengths, inspired future and positive energy to ride the waves of change to emerge stronger and better. Appreciative Inquiry has been applied successfully at individual, team and organizational levels. For example, - At the individual level, AI has been applied in coaching and leadership development. - At the team level, AI has been used for conflict resolution and team development. - At the organization level, AI has been applied in the areas of customer service, culture transformation, mergers and integration, strategic planning, business improvement, and employee engagement. Benefits to you Learn skills and tools to: - Use AI in important organization issues to achieve business objectives. - Harness the strengths of individuals, teams and organizations. - Ask new and powerful questions that bring results. - Motivate others through strengths and possibilities. - Shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s right” thinking. - Consult using the AI approach to solve organization problems. - Coach others using a strengths-based process. By searching for the best in people and their organizations, AI builds trust, motivation and teamwork. This can increase the quality and speed of achievement of organizational objectives and bring about significant business results. Appreciative Inquiry grows out of applied social construction; it has been used to bring new results in a variety of industries and government settings around the world. Two options: A) Introduction workshop (1 day) This is a one-day workshop designed for participants who would like to know more about appreciative inquiry. The focus is on gaining an appreciation of appreciative inquiry and its’ applications. This group of participants may be business managers and people interested in leading edge approaches to change and motivation at work. Seminar Outline for Introduction Workshop (1 day) - What is Appreciative Inquiry? - Why does appreciative inquiry work? - Appreciative interview - Overview of 4D process in appreciative inquiry - Case studies of appreciative inquiry - Question-thinking: changing the questions we ask ourselves - Appreciative inquiry in everyday work B) Practitioners’ workshop (3 days + 2 post-workshop telecalls) This is a three-day workshop designed for participants who intend to incorporate or use Appreciative Inquiry at work. The focus is on gaining strong foundation in AI and the mechanics of designing and implementing an AI-based intervention for individuals, teams or organizations. This workshop design includes 2 follow-up telecalls to review and support the participants’ applications of AI at work. This group of participants may be internal or external HR, business improvements consultants and line managers. Leaders, managers and change agents interested in a sustainable approach to achieve positive motivation, commitment and business results should attend as well. Seminar Outline for Practitioners’ Workshop (3 days) - What is Appreciative Inquiry? - Comparing AI and traditional problem solving - Why does AI work? - AI principles - The power of image, word and stories - Positive emotions, positive thoughts and positive actions - 4D process in AI: dream, design, deliver and destiny - Affirmative topic choice – choosing what we focus on - Designing powerful questions and interview guides - Crafting provocative propositions - Designing and facilitating AI summits - AI & strategic planning - Appreciative coaching - Sustaining positive change - Applications of Appreciative Inquiry in organizations - Using AI in your organization - Appreciative Inquiry in everyday work - Appreciative living To enquire if this is the right workshop for you email [email protected] Seminar Leader Wendy Tan partners with organizations and individuals seeking a sustainable and impactful approach to create results in areas they care about. A firm believer of the power of strengths and possibilities, Wendy brings her experience and passion into the classroom and consulting projects. Her clients include Intel, HP, J&J, Citibank, Fortis Bank, Cartier, General Electric, National Youth Council, Singapore Police Force and Sri Lankan Telecoms. She has used Appreciative Inquiry in a variety of settings including customer service, personal development, team building, employee engagement and cultural transformation. She has a Masters of Science in Organisation Development from Pepperdine University and has participated in global consulting projects in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. Ms Tan is a founding partner of The Flame Centre, which seeks to develop individuals and connect communities.
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