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SUMMARY:Monday Kickstarters: Turn Challenges into Conversations Worth Having
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTURN CHALLENGES INTO CONVERSATIONS WORTH HAVING\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702419049358{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]The nature of our conversation is fateful. The way we think and talk about any given situation determines whether we feel energized and good about it\, or drained and exhausted. Grounded in the book\, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement\, Monday Kickstarters invites participants to transform negative\, problematic\, and stressful interactions they are experiencing into life-giving and generative conversations.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415406705{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \nWe are living in challenging times\, many of us juggle stress\, concerns\, and challenges daily. We can move forward in ways that offer renewal\, reinvention\, and resiliency simply by changing our conversations. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEVENT DATES AND TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702419750771{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 MONDAYSeptember 9\, 2024  MONDAYSeptember 16\, 2024 MONDAYSeptember 23\, 2024 MONDAYSeptember 30\, 2024 9:30am-10:00am PT 12:30pm-1:00pm ET  9:30am-10:00am PT 12:30pm-1:00pm ET  9:30am-10:00am PT 12:30pm-1:00pm ET  9:30am-10:00am PT 12:30pm-1:00pm ET  \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416727542{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMONDAY KICKSTARTERS OVERVIEW:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Monday Kickstarters is a 4-part virtual series designed to provide you the opportunity to practice asking generative questions to change the way you think about things\, interact with others\, and create a possibility mindset by talking about what you want instead of what you don’t want. The two practices—generative questions and positive framing–allow you to address even the most challenging problems with creativity and energy.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415569389{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]You do not need to attend all 4 sessions to benefit from this virtual series. Please feel free to pop in and out of these sessions as necessary. We encourage you to invite your friends\, families\, and colleagues who may benefit from these sessions – all are welcome to participate. You only need to register once to participate in the four (4) weekly sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416764846{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLEARNING OUTCOMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415696930{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After participating in this event\, you will walk away better prepared to:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415712634{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nShift your mindset to foster resilience and positivity;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415746661{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nFuel productive and meaningful engagement;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415766274{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCommunicate effectively with colleagues\, constituents\, and family;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702415786996{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAsk questions that communicate care and deepen connection;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nFrame complex problems to inspire creativity and innovative solutions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nADDITIONAL MONDAY KICKSTARTERS INFORMATION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416124812{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEVENT VIDEOS AND MATERIALS\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To prepare for these live conversations\, please view this 3-minute Instructional Video\, which provides an overview and instructions for the Kickstarters sessions. We also encourage you to download our free Conversation toolkit and the Preface and Introduction to Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement\, available at https://conversationsworthhaving.today/[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416037274{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These live events will be delivered using Zoom. You can participate in these live events using any device: computer\, tablet\, or mobile. Please participate using the dial-in method you feel most comfortable with.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416908683{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]You will receive the Zoom login information upon registration. If you have any questions about this event or have difficulty connecting in Zoom\, please contact Kelly Stewart at kelly@thepositivebusiness.com.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416203028{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]This free event is open to everyone\, however due to Zoom limitations\, only the first 100 participants to log on will be able to participate in each of the live scheduled webinars. We encourage participants to log onto Zoom early to secure their seat.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702416226391{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCONTINUED LEARNING AND PRACTICE\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you wish to continue learning about Conversations Worth Having\, we invite you to join us for the virtual Conversations Worth Having Bootcamps.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1702416890835{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_column_text] \n\nConversation Bootcamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/6″][vc_column_text] \n\nStrategic Conversation Bootcamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702417133187{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEVENT IS OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFACILITATE POSITIVE CHANGE USING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695674035036{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is an energizing and inclusive process that fosters creativity through the art of positive inquiry. It builds new skills in individuals and groups\, develops new leaders\, encourages a culture of inquiry\, and helps create shared vision and purpose by building on an organization’s core values and strengths. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695674109075{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT) is a foundational program designed to teach you how to facilitate the type of transformative change made possible through Appreciative Inquiry.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695674124594{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]In addition to introducing the basic tenets of Appreciative Inquiry (e.g.\, principles\, 5-Ds\, and theory)\, the AIFT delves deeper by providing experiential exercises that will teach you how to work with core teams\, define a topic of inquiry\, craft generative questions\, field test interview protocols\, establish action items\, and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677225314{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Leaders in businesses and corporations\, community development\, educational organizations\, governmental organizations\, and nonprofit organizations–in short\, anyone who wants to learn how to facilitate Appreciative Inquiry.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677844072{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]The AIFT consists of eight (8) modules within the four training segments. Each segment consists of modules containing exercises\, readings\, and discussions.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h6″ style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1695678428301{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”SEGMENT 1: EXPERIENCING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY” tab_id=”1695677486132-5fbe2183-bb84″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677602820{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDEFINE AI AND BUILD COMMUNITY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677666024{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBuild community collaboratively in order to function in a strong learning community.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677681257{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nReflect on how you will build community in the future as an AI facilitator.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677693284{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDefine appreciative inquiry.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677711197{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDevelop a common understanding what appreciative inquiry is and how it is applied.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677732755{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEXPERIENCE APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677752093{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExperience the five generic processes of appreciative inquiry as they apply to designing your learning within the AIFT.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SEGMENT 2: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY” tab_id=”1695677929802-227474e6-525a”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677992206{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nUNCOVER  THE POWER OF APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678028680{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIdentify and ingrate key theory components of appreciative inquiry to support your foundations as an AI facilitator.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678049876{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCREATE TOPICS OF INQUIRY AND INTERVIEW GUIDES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678063454{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIdentify an affirmative topic for an inquiry and modify the generic interview guide.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678077039{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nReflect on facilitator considerations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SEGMENT 3: PLANNING AND DESIGNING AN APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY SESSION” tab_id=”1695678079549-39251c27-0f2c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678134205{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nKEY AI FACILITATION CONSIDERATIONS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678150848{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAssess and integrate key appreciative inquiry facilitation considerations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678164085{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn about Core Teams and their role in the AI Process.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678181403{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn various forms of AI engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678198684{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nGROUND APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY IN EVIDENCE\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678221697{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDiscover the research and evidence that underpins the work of appreciative inquiry and integrate these ideas into your facilitation toolkit.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SEGMENT 4: PRACTICING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY APPLICATIONS” tab_id=”1695678229731-ba160ecd-68b9″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678270752{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLIVE AND FACILITATE APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678287449{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIntegrate facilitator skills and knowledge and seek to clarify how you will process as an AI facilitator.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678299229{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn about the four clusters of competencies in developing emotional and social intelligence.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678311749{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCreate a personal action plan around the topic of “being your best as a facilitator”.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678198684{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nGROUND APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY IN EVIDENCE\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695677638463{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678330527{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn about the requirements needed to earn your Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Certification from The Center for Appreciative Inquiry.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678343107{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUtilize a checklist for designing and facilitating systems change.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678575365{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLETTER OF COMPLETION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678492653{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To obtain a letter of completion (and to be eligible for consideration for AI Facilitator Certification) each participant must complete 26 training hours. Letters of completion include your name\, date of your training\, and number of classroom hours earned.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695676302254{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT©) is an intensive certification program consisting of 26 hours of synchronous (live sessions hosted through Zoom) and asynchronous (assigned reading and activities outside of class time) learning over the course of 2 weeks.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695676515220{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]During the training\, participants will meet four-days each week for two-hours to engage in a training session designed to guide them through the full range and depth of what it means to be an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator. Below are the dates and times for the synchronous portion for this training:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696974999139{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: MONDAYAugust 12\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) TUESDAYAugust 13\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) WEDNESDAYAugust 14\, 2024 9:00am - 11:00 am (PDT) THURSDAYAugust 15\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) WEEK 2: MONDAYAugust 19\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) TUESDAYAugust 20\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) WEDNESDAYAugust 21\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) THURSDAYAugust 22\, 20249:00am-11:00am (PDT) \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696975092661{margin-top: 15px !important;}”]We start all synchronous sessions on time and work diligently to maintain the vAIFT schedule\, honoring our commitment to the learning experience. We have found full participation to be the most productive for the participants and the trainers. Please note: all times listed above are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695679141963{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]The synchronous portions of the vAIFT are highly experiential and will not be recorded. The vAIFT Trainers will be utilizing breakout rooms to develop community and trust amongst participants\, conduct paired interviews\, and engage in small group discussions and reflections.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695676928708{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nORIENTATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696975236870{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, your vAIFT trainers will host a live orientation session via Zoom on Monday\, August 5th at 9:00am Pacific Time. Orientation allows you to connect with your trainers\, engage with participants\, become familiar with LearnDash (our online learning platform)\, and ask questions about pre-workshop reading and activities prior to your first vAIFT session in Zoom on Monday\, August 12\, 2024.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695681031203{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIRED TEXTBOOK\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695680318600{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (person\, virtual\, or hybrid) utilizes the textbook\, Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination (2nd Edition) by Jane Magruder Watkins\, Bernard Mohr\, and Ralph Kelly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695680363528{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that is in alignment with your learning style and preference. Click on the book cover image to learn more about the book and order your copy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695680873919{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695680793257{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Participants in this Appreciative Inquiry training program will receive login information to the Center for Appreciative Inquiry’s (CAI) online learning platform closer to the training date. We will open the online platform to participants prior to the start of the training. This allows participants time to navigate the software and become acquainted with the various features and tools it offers\, introduce themselves to their trainers and other vAIFT participants\, and access all pre-workshop reading and materials.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678727941{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIREMENTS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678751353{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In order to qualify for certification as an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator with The Center for Appreciative Inquiry\, each participant must:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678771332{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nActively participate in an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT).\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678786204{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDesign and facilitate an appreciative inquiry engagement for a team\, organization\, group\, or community using the 5-D Appreciative Inquiry process. Your AIFT trainers serve as an advisor to you during your practicum – at no extra cost.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678807234{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nComplete and submit a practicum (narrative) for review. Practicums demonstrate your understanding and application of Appreciative Inquiry by sharing your facilitation experience\, learnings\, insights\, and outcomes.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678871195{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPRACTICUM REVIEW\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695679221614{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Participants have up to one year from the date of their training to submit their practicum for review. All submitted practicums are reviewed by a panel of seasoned appreciative inquiry practitioners. At least one trainer from your AIFT will also be part of the panel that reviews your practicum. The Review Panel may contact you to engage in a conversation about your work once you have submitted your practicum. Typically\, they will respond with questions\, to deepen their and your shared understanding of AI. The practicum review is therefore a dialogical and interactive process.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678928924{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678949333{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Once certified\, your Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Certification lasts for 2 years and includes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678971697{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAn Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Certification document for your records;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695678988580{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nPermission to use of the Center for Appreciative Inquiry Certification logo to embed on your website or include in your email signature;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695679001587{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExclusive access to content and events reserved only for certified AI Community Members.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695679022683{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nA free profile listing on our Appreciative Inquiry Directory for the duration of your certification. Learn more about the benefits of our AI Directory here.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”70″ accent_color=”#4c7539″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fappreciative-inquiry-offering%2Fpayment-plan-program%2F|title:See%20Payment%20Options|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VIEW REFUND POLICY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Frefund-policy%2F|title:View%20Refund%20Policy|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VIEW PRIVACY POLICY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fprivacy-policy%2F|title:View%20Privacy%20Policy|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fterms-conditions%2F|title:Terms%20and%20Conditions|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/virtual-appreciative-inquiry-facilitator-training-vaift-august-2024/
CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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SUMMARY:Activating Citizen-Driven Communities with Appreciative Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697219820206{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a highly effective change model that supports community development efforts by inviting community members to engage in meaningful discussions that identify strengths\, create shared visions\, develop strategies\, and inspire action for change.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697237246521{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]AI’s inclusive design builds collective capacity by pooling the community’s knowledge\, experience\, and strengths in generating new opportunities. Through the art of positive inquiry\, community members come together in a collaborative search for strengths\, passions\, values\, and actions which facilitates citizen-driven actions and change. Drawing on these strengths\, AI empowers communities and its citizens to chart a path to turn their vision into reality.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1697243250799{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-quote-left” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”right” custom_color=”#4c7539″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]“The interactive activities and thought-provoking discussions encourage participants to think critically and apply concepts in practical scenarios. Her success in achieving valuable insights from participants is undoubtedly attributed to her approach\, passion\, and knowledge.” – Anna Pijaca (Research and Engagement Manager | City Experience and Engagement\, Local Council).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697243260472{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]Learn how Appreciative Inquiry can renew energy and hope and inspire action in communities you belong to\, work with\, and serve.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062784512{margin-top: -10px !important;}”] \nLEARNING OUTCOMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062207486{margin-top: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After completing Activating Citizen-Driven Communities with Appreciative Inquiry\, you will be better able to:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062006223{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand how Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and strengths/asset-based approaches can be applied to community development work.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066958063{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nConfidently question and challenge deficit-based community development practice and introduce strengths-based\, Appreciative Inquiry approaches to foster citizen driven communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062355848{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIdentify and appreciate assets and strengths and elicit positive stories to discover what strong in our communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062345217{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nFormulate and ask powerful\, positive\, and generative questions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062138786{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIntentionally seek new ways of understanding\, defining\, labelling\, and interacting with people and groups we work with.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066973901{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nApply AI tools and practices for community conversations\, engagement\, and planning.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nPositively impact their organization by introducing concepts and practices that enhance the capacity of staff to work more effectively with communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697478128880{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nEVENT DATES AND TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1707522066889{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]\n     SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 Western Hemisphere Monday June 17\, 2024 5:30pm-8:00pm PDT 8:30pm-11:00pm EDT Monday June 24\, 2024 5:30pm-8:00pm PDT 8:30pm-11:00pm EDT Monday July 1\, 2024 5:30pm-8:00pm PDT 8:30pm-11:00pm EDT Monday July 8\, 2024 5:30pm-8:00pm PDT 8:30pm-11:00pm EDT Eastern Hemisphere Tuesday June 18\, 2024 8:30am-11:00am HKT 10:30am-1:00pm AEST Tuesday June 25\, 2024 8:30am-11:00am HKT 10:30am-1:00pm AEST Tuesday July 2\, 2024 8:30am-11:00am HKT 10:30am-1:00pm AEST Tuesday July 9\, 2024 8:30am-11:00am HKT 10:30am-1:00pm AEST \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062819341{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SESSIONS:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697498387296{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]This course consists of four (4) virtual sessions that will provide key insights\, learnings\, and tools that you can apply in your community development work. Click the title of each session below to display the topics that will be covered during that session.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h6″ style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”7″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1697067970523{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”SESSION 1: Embracing an Appreciative Approach to Community Development” tab_id=”1697067625042-111f3489-80f1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067727905{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]TOPICS COVERED DURING THIS SESSION:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697063239528{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAn Appreciative approach to community development.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697063472765{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nThe Paradigm Shift: Traditional/Deficit approach Vs. Appreciative/Asset Based Community Development approach.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697063503219{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAI principles – Guiding our work with communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697063560731{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nHow we see our Communities (Psychological theories -The Pygmalion Effect\, Heliotropic Effect in the Context of Working with Marginalised/Disenfranchised/Disadvantaged communities).\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SESSION 2: Words Create Communities – How Our Words & Thoughts Shape Our Communities” tab_id=”1697067625075-2517837a-9e3f”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067785421{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]TOPICS COVERED DURING THIS SESSION:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066147173{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nFlip the Script: Reframing Problems to Create Possibilities/Opportunities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066178862{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nWords Create Communities – the Power of Language & Words in creating Thriving Communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066207693{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nShifting Perceptions:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066372110{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nChallenging Negative/Derogatory labels.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066385166{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nCultivating Stories and Successes.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SESSION 3: Igniting ‘Sparks’ & Activating Assets” tab_id=”1697067805592-8b986cfe-806e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067785421{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]TOPICS COVERED DURING THIS SESSION:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066564620{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDiscovering Strengths & Assets: Igniting Sparks in People & Communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066601651{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAppreciative Inquiry Questions & Conversations: formulating and articulating generative and positive questions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066653513{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nSoliciting Positive Stories and Finding Out What Works.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SESSION 4: Tools for Community Conversations & Change” tab_id=”1697067902310-422bb953-ac16″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067785421{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]TOPICS COVERED DURING THIS SESSION:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066710495{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCommunity Consultations and Conversations: Applying an Appreciative Inquiry approach for Citizen-Centered outcomes.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066809322{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAI 5D cycle for implementing community actions\, plans\, and change.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066751833{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nOpen Space Technology: highly participatory\, inclusive\, and collaborative method for large group/community meetings.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697066841872{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCommitment Wall.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067984407{margin-top: 25px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697062301598{margin-top: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This course is ideal for:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067505057{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCommunity development\, engagement\, and consultation workers and practitioners.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067453003{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIndividuals that work with specific community groups (e.g.\, youth\, family support\, seniors).\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067525876{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nStudents and graduates interested in working in community.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697067581987{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nEntrepreneurs and organizations interested in their social impact\, creating a community footprint\, and supporting their communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nAnyone who volunteers\, works with\, or serves the community in some capacity to improve the development and capacity of communities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697240200020{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPROGRAM OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697476338752{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWANT TO TRAIN A TEAM OR GROUP?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This course can be delivered for groups and organizations who wish to train a large number of individuals who wish to support their community development efforts with appreciative inquiry. Please complete the CONTACT US form to receive more information about hosting a private course for your group.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”60″ accent_color=”#4c7539″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fappreciative-inquiry-offering%2Fpayment-plan-program%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VIEW REFUND POLICY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Frefund-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VIEW PRIVACY POLICY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fprivacy-policy%2F|title:Privacy%20Policy|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fterms-conditions%2F|title:Privacy%20Policy|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/appreciative-inquiry-community-development-june-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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