Appreciative Inquiry
Organizations can be thought of as living beings 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 people 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 thus transform the organization.
Appreciative inquiry focuses on bringing out the best in people and discovering how they use their skills to function in their work and everyday life. Appreciative inquiry helps build a vision for a better future by using questions to turn a person’s attention to their past, present and future successes Through appreciative inquiry, an employer uses the art of asking questions and considering opinions to strengthen the system as a whole; creating a more positive environment and heightening employee potential. This approach is designed to focus less on negativity and criticism, and more on utilizing personal strengths and encouraging discovery.
To garner a clearer understanding of how to implement appreciative inquiry, we must first have a clearer understanding of what it means. There are many techniques and practices that can be used to bring about positive change through appreciative inquiry that anyone can use in their lives. Learning about appreciative inquiry not only benefits the employee, but the entire company. It helps address ways to encourage positive thinking instead of using negativity or even criticism.
Appreciative Inquiry is a shift from looking at problems and deficiencies and instead focusing on strengths and successes. It is a tool for organizational change and it will strengthen relationships. Who doesn’t like to share good positive stories and events? Think about it.
Course Objectives:
- Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
- Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
- Encourage others to think positively
- Recognize positive attributes in people
- Create positive imagery
- Manage and guide employees in a positive environment
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