Appreciative Inquiry: Making it Work

Presenter: Gervase Bushe, Organization Development Scholar and Consultant

Description

The shine is wearing off and many people who were excited by the allure of positive, conflict free change have been disappointed by their experience of appreciative inquiry (AI). Yet, stories of amazing transformational outcomes from AI continue to surface. So what’s up? In this webinar one of the pioneers of Appreciative Inquiry will share what he’s learned to date about what AI can and can’t do, and what is causing so many people to have less than successful experiences.

During the webinar Gervase will share the models he’s developed to guide successful AI processes and use polling techniques to inquire into your experiences and perceptions and that of other participants. As a group, you will guide some of the direction the webinar takes.

What Will You Learn

•Learn the 7 common mistakes to avoid when using Appreciative Inquiry
•Learn practical models of when and how to use AI successfully

Who Will Participate

Managers, consultants and other professionals familiar with appreciative inquiry as an organizational change process; especially those who have used it and want to increase their results. It includes never before published models and techniques.