Thursday
Apr222010

Train in Appreciative Inquiry

in Manchester 13-14 September 2010

retweetWhy take our appreciative inquiry facilitator training?

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.

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

If you'd like to enquire about in company courses and bespoke training, call Kate McAllister or Andy Smith 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

Download the booking form here


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.

 

Timings and venues

The course runs from 9.30am to 5pm both days. Registration is from 9am on the first day.

Manchester: Ramada Manchester Piccadilly, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH

 

 

What previous participants say:

"The 2-day practical application 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 the principles and processes of AI showed real credibility."
- Clare Culpin, Deputy Director of Nursing, Heatherwood & Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
 
"I can honestly say that I found your programme to be highly engaging, motivational and practical. I got some really powerful personal reinforcements out of the two days as well as useful skills. I will recommend people wholeheartedly."
Download the booking form here

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