A practical two-day training course in facilitating and coaching with Appreciative Inquiry

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a recognised technique that builds on an organisations or individuals strengths and assets with the aim of building – or rebuilding – organisations around what works, rather than trying to fix what doesn't. AI practitioners try to convey this approach as the opposite of problem solving.

By the end of the two-day course you will be equipped to start using AI in your area of interest, whether it’s community engagement, organisational change, or individual development.

Course Outline:

Day 1:

• What is Appreciative Inquiry?
• The origins of AI
• Why the appreciative approach works
• Research supporting the appreciative approach
• The five principles of Appreciative Inquiry
• Using the ‘5-D’ model for positive change
• How to define successful topics for Appreciative Inquiry
• The secrets of successful appreciative interviews
• Practical ways of conducting each stage in the process
• Participating in a hands-on Appreciative Inquiry session

Day 2:

• How to structure an appreciative coaching session
• How to be ‘in the moment’ as an interviewer and facilitator
• Gain practical experience of coaching and being coached using AI
• How to use scaling and other solution-focused tools in coaching
• Formats for AI at organisational, team and individual level
• How to run a large-scale AI event
• How to persuade AI ‘skeptics’ and build credibility
• Building an appreciative culture
• Planning how you will implement AI
• Appreciative Inquiry as a way of life – benefits and how to cultivate it

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