Foundations of Appreciative Inquiry
- 12-hour course
- 12 CPD points
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Foundations of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) introduces this powerful, positive approach to organisational change and development. This two-day course explores not only the background and principles of AI, but how it can be applied in healthcare environments.
Who is this course suitable for?
Suitable for all Healthcare Professionals, both clinical and non-clinical
Applicable to all departments and Multi-disciplinary teams
Course objectives
This course will:
Explore the background to the use of AI in organisations, and strength based/whole system approaches
Introduce Positive Psychology
Demonstrate the use of narrative, metaphor and story within AI
Allow you to experience appreciative conversations
Review the AI principles and their application
Examine the 5D cycle (Definition, Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny/Delivery)
Look at "Reframing" and how to use it in responding to challenges
Introduce Safety I & Safety II
Practice developing appreciative questions
Define Generativity
Use examples of Learning from Excellence application
Help you design an appreciative interview/conversation
Establish SOAR; the strength based version of SWOT
Discuss Appreciative facilitation and what supports positive learning
Use examples of successful application in organisational development, health, and the Centre of Learning from Excellence
Suggest practical applications in the workplace
Course testimonials
It was a very enjoyable and instructive course. Ben was able to pass a lot of information in a smooth way and all participants were very engaged.
Excellent course - Ben was a great facilitator. Lots of opportunity to interact and ask questions. I found this course energised me and gave me practical tips I can apply in my day-to-day practice.