positive engagement through appreciative inquiry

appreciative inquiry training and courses

Why take our appreciative inquiry facilitator training?

Facilitated by our team of seasoned AI practitioners and trainers, this small group workshop (with a maximum of 20 participants) will give you:

  • solid grounding in the principles underpinning Appreciative Inquiry
  • practical formats for introducing AI into your organisation
  • a wealth of examples from the UK and worldwide of how companies, government and non-profits are using AI to resolve problems and build on their strengths
  • individual attention - trainer/learner ratio no higher  than 1:10

If you'd like to enquire about in company courses and bespoke training, call us today on 0845 272 2390 and tell us what you would like us to provide.



PRACTICAL APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY
A two-day Appreciative Inquiry facilitator training



Manchester 17-18 May 2010
London 14-15 June 2010





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If you are involved in change management or organisational development and you want to implement Appreciative Inquiry within your organisation, this engaging, hands-on two day workshop gives you everything you need to hit the ground running.

What the course covers


Day 1:

  • Why Appreciative Inquiry?
  • The research that supports an appreciative approach
  • Benefits of an appreciative mindset and how to cultivate it
  • The five principles of Appreciative Inquiry
  • Using the '4-D' model for positive change
  • How to define successful 'affirmative topics'
  • Secrets of successful appreciative interviews
  • Crafting provocative propositions that inspire people
  • Experiencing a practical, hands-on Appreciative Inquiry session


Day 2:

  • How to structure an appreciative coaching session
  • Practical tools for being 'in the moment'
  • Practical experience of coaching and being coached using the AI model
  • How to use scaling and other solution-focused tools in coaching
  • Implementing AI at organisational, team and individual level
  • How to run a large-scale AI event
  • Using AI to support community engagement
  • Using AI in appraisals, progress meetings, teambuilding...
  • How to win over AI sceptics
  • Building an appreciative culture
  • Planning your next steps with AI

The course fee is £595 + VAT. Lunch, refreshments and course manual are included.

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If you'd like to enquire about in company courses and bespoke training, then call us today on 0845 272 2390 and tell us what you would like us to provide.

  COMMENTS FROM RECENT COURSES

"The programme was excellent at providing a greater understanding of how to use AI in both individual coaching sessions as well as larger group facilitation. The team's knowledge, expertise and experience of applying th e principles and processes of AI showed real credibility."
Clare Culpin, Deputy Director of Nursing, Heatherwood & Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

"We learned practical skills we could use immediately and confidently to achieve fantastic results. The trainers impressed us throughout both with their extensive knowledge an d their generosity when sharing their experiences. One key factor for us was that the trainers remained flexible in their delivery to ensure our needs and expectations were met." Andy Jackson, Chief Executive, Dreamcatchers Ltd www.dreamcatchers.ltd.uk

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"New approach that I will use - I¹m a convert!"

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