Appreciative Inquiry – Overview of method, principles and applications (9 December 2022)

Summary

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a transformational change methodology grounded in theories from the disciplines of human sciences and philosophy. It invites people to see themselves and the world through an appreciative or valuing eye. This article by AI strategist Robyn Stratton-Berkessel aims to provide an overview of AI for beginners, and covers:

• What is Appreciative Inquiry
• How it is a strengths-based, positive framework
• What it can achieve through collaborative conversations
• The 4-D process of Appreciative Inquiry – known as the Appreciative Inquiry Model
• How it can be applied personally and professionally
• The guiding principles (Including the new addition of the five emerging principles)
• The importance of Appreciative Inquiry questions – affirmatively-framed questions
• The value of story-telling in Appreciative Inquiry

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