Thursday
Apr222010

Appreciative Inquiry Training 

Why take the Practical 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 Kate McAllister, this workshop 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

Secure your place:
This is a small-group course, so email us first at kate@katemcallister.co.uk or call 07766 527434 to find out about forthcoming courses or to discuss bespoke in-house training.  

If you'd like to enquire about in company courses and bespoke training, call Kate McAllister  today on 07766 527434 and tell us what you would like us to provide.


PRACTICAL APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY
A two-day 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.

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

 

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."
 
Quick 'wows' from participants on earlier courses:
"Has really helped with my ability to coach"

"Great handout book - facilitators knowledgeable and experienced - lots of time for practical application"

"Excellent workbooks"

"Loved it thank you"

"My aims for the course have been met. I'm going away with a working knowledge of AI"

"Good open discussions and shared experiences"

"The approach was simple and focused on practical applications of AI"

"Well planned - v practical - something I can take away and use"
See the comments for more participant feedback on this course.
Secure your place:
This is a small-group course with maximum numbers of 14, so email us first at kate@katemcallister.co.uk or call 07766 527434 to check that there are places still available.

If you'd like to enquire about in company courses and bespoke training, then call Kate McAllister  today on 07766 527 434 and tell us what you would like us to provide.

 

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