Workplace Essentials

Overview

Organizations can be thought of as a living being 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 employees 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 in turn 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 change, and it will strengthen relationships throughout your business. Through best practices and positive stories your participants will transform your organization.

Module 1: Getting Started

Housekeeping Items
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Action Plans and Evaluations

Module 2: Introducing Appreciative Inquiry

What is Appreciative Inquiry?
Generating a Better Future
Engaging People in Positive Thought
Change the Person, Change the Organization
Case Study

Module Two: Review Questions

Module 3: Changing the Way YouThink

Shifting from "What's Wrong?" to "What's Right"?
It's Not Eliminating Mistakes, It's Holding Up Successes
Positive Language Will Affect Peoples Thinking
Limit or Remove Negative Phrasing
Case Study

Module Three: Review Questions

Module 4: Four D model

Discovery
Dream
Design
Delivery
Case Study

Module Four: Review Questions

Module 5: The Four I Model

Initiate
Inquire
Imagine
Innovate
Case Study

Module Five: Review Questions

Module 6: Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style

Framing Positive Questions
Solicit Positive Stories
Finding Out What Works
Recognize the Reoccurring Themes
Case Study

Module Six: Review Questions

Module 7: Anticipatory Reality

Imagining a Successful Future Will Affect the Present
Controlling Negative Anticipation
Current Decisions Will Be Influenced Positively
Base It on Data and Real Examples
Case Study

Module Seven: Review Questions

Module 8: The Power of Positive Imagery

Shaping Performance with Positive Imagery
Being Better Prepared for Adversity
People are More Flexible and Creative
Think of the Perfect Situation
Case Study

Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Influencing Change Through AI

Using Strengths to Solve Challenges
Confidence Will Promote Positive Change
Inquiry is a Seed of Change
People Will Gravitate Towards What is Expected of Them
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions

Module 10: Coaching and Managing With AI

Build Around What Works
Focus on Increases
Recognize the Best in People
Limit or Remove Negative Comments
Case Study

Module Ten: Review Questions

Module 11: Creating a Positive Core

Strengths
Best Practices
Peak Experiences
Successes
Case Study