ELEV-MM 001: Appreciative Inquiry

ELEV-MM 001: Appreciative Inquiry

The following is the course description for the Appreciative Inquiry Course:

Organizations can be thought of as living beings made up of the individuals working within it. 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 Objectives:

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.  

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

 

Target Student:

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