This programme is an introduction to the principles and applications of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as a valuable problem solving and creative thinking tool. It includes material on how to explore a problem using AI positive vocabulary, thus getting to a solution in a fraction of the time normally taken, and introduces the concept of implementing AI principles throughout an organisation.

Understand the principles that underpin Appreciative Inquiry

Develop the communication skills required to conduct AI problem-solving explorations

Be able to apply the principles of AI to managing change in an organisation

Half day if run as a pure ‘Introduction’ programme

One day, if live problems are to be addressed using AI techniques and solutions generated

The four basic propositions of AI

Using AI for change – the three key stages

‘Conventional’ problem solving vs the AI positive approach

Building a new organisation with AI

The key skills needed to utilise AI

Importance of non-judgmental, empathic listening

The AI solution-focused discussion

The importance of language

The 4-D model for problem solving

Strategic planning with AI