About Appreciative Inquiry

THE AI PRE-SUPPOSITIONS / THE WHY:

  • We live in a world our questions create
  • Change begins with the very first question we ask
  • Our questions determine the result we get
  • The more positive our question, the more it will create the possible
  • Our questions create movement and change

THE AI PROCESS: THE 4-D CYCLE / THE HOW 

  • DISCOVERY
    • Sharing stories of successes, strengths, vitality, confidence and pride
    • Asking of unconditionally positive questions
  • DREAM
    • Envision what is possible
    • creation of a future positive image
  • DESIGN
    • Identify and design innovation around technologies, structures, roles, relationships, systems, and guidelines
  • DESTINY
    • Embed the capabilities for continuous learning, adaptation, and discovery

RESULTS WITH AI / THE WHAT:

  • Discover the already-existing strengths of individuals and the organization – the ‘Positive Core’
  • Shine the light on the best of what already exists so the collective brilliance is built into the organization’s imagined future
  • Co-construct what can be done and should be done in building future capacity
  • Expand and amplify that which works and stay open to continuous renewal, learning and innovation

WE CAN USE AI FOR YOU IN THESE AREAS:

  • Strength-Based Coaching Skills and Culture
  • Creating Positive Change
  • Appreciating Collaboration
  • High-Performing Teams
  • Compassionate Connections
  • Respectful Relationships
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Valuing and Nurturing Diversity
  • Generations Working Together
  • Valuing Technology
  • And more!