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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T055714
CREATED:20240210T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T005636Z
UID:41767-1718645400-1720468800@centerforappreciativeinquiry.net
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T055714
CREATED:20230621T214606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T030751Z
UID:39421-1718010000-1718276400@centerforappreciativeinquiry.net
SUMMARY:Accelerated Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Course Schedule” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This virtual Appreciative Inquiry training program is an intensive program spanning over the course of 4 days including synchronous and asynchronous portions as well as an orientation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The SYNCHRONOUS portion (‘real time’ learning with your vAIFT trainers). The virtual AIFT program is an intensive\, accelerated program spanning over the course of 4-days. Below are the hours for live interaction and collaboration with your vAIFT trainers and cohorts: \n\n    ORIENTATION DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 MONDAYJune 3\, 2024 9:00am-11:00am PDT MONDAYJune 10\, 20249:00am-11:00am PDTand1:00pm-3:00pm PDT TUESDAYJune 11\, 20249:00am-11:00am PDTand1:00pm-3:00pm PDT WEDNESDAYJune 12\, 20249:00am-11:00am PDTand1:00pm-3:00pm PDT THURSDAYJune 13\, 2024 9:00am-11:00am PDTand1:00pm-3:00pm PDT \n\n\n*Please note: all times listed above are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) \nThe ASYNCHRONOUS portion of your training begins: \n\nMonday\, June 10\, 2024 with introductory activities and runs throughout the 4 days of synchronous learning. You will receive login information to the Center for Appreciative Inquiry’s (CAI) online learning platform in a confirmation email after registering for the course.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”vAIFT Orientation:” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, your vAIFT trainers will host a live orientation session via Zoom on Monday\, June 3rd 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 June 10\, 2024.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Virtual AIFT Program Overivew” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This virtual Appreciative Inquiry training program is designed to be a blended learning experience. This means portions of the course will be delivered synchronously (in real-time through services like Zoom) and asynchronously (you read and participate in activities and exercises at a time/pace/place that works best for you to be ready for the synchronous session). The combination of synchronous and asynchronous work will equate to 26 training hours (same as our face-to-face AIFT program). Participants will need to complete the program in its entirety to be eligible to earn their AI Facilitator Certification\, this includes participating in all synchronous sessions. \nPlease note: 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]The Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)© Accelerated is a four-day online certification program (see specific\, detailed schedule below) that engages participants to learn about the foundations and principles of Appreciative Inquiry as well as provide the skills necessary to facilitate appreciative inquiry sessions in all human systems (large or small). This course teaches the basics of Appreciative Inquiry (e.g. principles\, 5-Ds\, supporting theory and research\, etc.) but delves deeper by providing experiential exercises that teach participants how to define the topic of inquiry\, practice positive framing\, work with core teams\, design and field test an interview protocol\, and more… \nThis Appreciative Inquiry foundations course includes mini-lectures\, and experiential learning (individual\, pairs\, trios\, small group\, and large group) as well as auditory and visual materials to enhance the learning experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Training is designed for:” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]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_custom_heading text=”vAIFT Training Segments:” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]AIFT is divided into 4 ‘segments’. Each segment consists of modules containing exercises\, readings\, and discussions. \nSEGMENT I – EXPERIENCING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY \nLearn basic processes and experience AI by participating in a facilitated Appreciative Inquiry led by the Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training Trainers \nSEGMENT II – UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY \nActively learn about the concepts\, principles\, theories and research. \nSEGMENT III – PLANNING AND DESIGNING AN APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY SESSION \nPlan and practice how you will begin helping your organization\, group\, or community build upon their strengths. \nSEGMENT IV – PRACTICING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY APPLICATIONS \n\nPractice exercises you can take home to use Appreciative Inquiry in your personal and professional life.\nPractice choosing the best language\, words for facilitating Appreciative Inquiry within a particular culture.\nBegin developing your plan to become a certified Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator by completing a Practicum/Supervised Experience.\n\nWe will start our 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Key Learning Outcomes” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As a fully engaged participant in the Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT©)\, you will leave the workshop better able to: \n\nCreate/enhance your personal way of being and doing in order to use an appreciative approach; focus on what’s right in your world\, so that you can deeply inquire into what’s right and why\, and then find ways of intentionally creating more of what’s right in your world.\nFacilitate individuals\, groups\, organizations\, and communities to create collective ways of being and doing using an appreciative approach; that will help them focus on what’s right so that they can deeply inquire into what’s right and why\, and then find ways of intentionally working with them to both create more of what’s right and envision innovation and new ways of being and doing.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Letter of Completion” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]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_custom_heading text=”Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Certification” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Each of our certification courses require a written practicum (‘narrative’) of your work. The learning management system will be accessible to you to review materials for a full year after the vAIFT. The purpose of your practicum is to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the principles of Appreciative Inquiry\, its various applications\, what you learned\, etc. Participants will submit their practicum for review by our Practicum Review Committee which consists of 2-4 seasoned Ai practitioners. It is standard practice for the panel to engage participants in a conversation (conducted virtually) about their practicum. Typically\, they will respond with questions to deepen their and the participant’s mutual understanding of\, and learning about\, AI. The practicum review is therefore a dialogical and interactive process. \nParticipants have up to one year from the date of their training to submit their practicum for review. During this time\, your trainers make themselves available to you for mentoring and support (at no additional cost) as you work through your first inquiry. Your mentoring/support can be done via telephone\, skype\, zoom\, etc. You and your trainers can arrange a time and platform in which to conduct these sessions. Learn more about our Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Certification requirements here. \nOnce certified\, your Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Certification lasts for 2 years. AI Certification with the Center for Appreciative Inquiry includes: \n\nAppreciative Inquiry Certification document that will be emailed to you for your records;\nCenter for Appreciative Inquiry Certification logo that you are welcome to embed on your website or include in your email signature;\nListing on our Appreciative Inquiry Directory. Your Ai Directory listing is an editable profile page that includes your photo and professional biography that highlights your specialties\, articles\, videos and testimonials. Directory profiles are easy to create and update and will make you locatable by our worldwide audience. All Directory profiles will remain visible on our website for the duration of your certification. Our Appreciative Inquiry certification is good for 2 years; after which you may renew your Ai certification. You can learn more about the benefits of our AI Directory here.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Training Information” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Online Learning Platform” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Participants 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_custom_heading text=”Refund Policy” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]All fees are due upon registration for this Appreciative Inquiry training program.  Your full participation is very important to us and we know that from time to time\, your plans to attend one of our workshops or programs may change.  Our refund policy reflects our interest in your continued growth and learning journey as well as our planning needs and expenses incurred based on your enrollment. 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SUMMARY:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT) - UNCW
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFACILITATE POSITIVE CHANGE USING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695684862288{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] \nHYBRID IN-PERSON AIFT PROGRAM OVERVIEW:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700858122324{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. 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 css=”.vc_custom_1705703016189{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This hybrid AIFT certification program is comprised of synchronous and asynchronous learning. We will be using a learning management system (LMS) called LearnDash for the asynchronous portion and in-person synchronous sessions. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1700848452540{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-quote-left” color=”custom” size=”lg” align=”right” custom_color=”#4c7539″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700688894700{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]“This training has allowed me to reconnect with the facilitator\, partner and guide I want to be for my clients. I am leaving armed with new skills and an important reminder that how I “show up” in any given moment significantly influences the destiny of my work\, and that of my clients.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]– C. Brown[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_column_text] \nAIFT DATES AND TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700851805048{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT) will be delivered over the course of 4 days. Each day begins with a 30-minute networking opportunity\, followed immediately by the training which begins promptly at 9am. Training days include two 15-minute breaks and an hour for lunch.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700690107593{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\n    DAY 1 MAY 20\, 2024  DAY 2 MAY 21\, 2024  DAY 3 MAY 22\, 2024  DAY 4 MAY 23\, 2024  Networking: 8:30am - 9:00am EDT  Networking: 8:30am - 9:00am EDT  Networking: 8:30am - 9:00am EDT  Networking: 8:30am - 9:00am EDT  Training:  9:00am - 4:30pm EDT  Training:  9:00am - 4:30pm EDT  Training:  9:00am - 4:30pm EDT  Training:  9:00am - 4:30pm EDT  \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705703091551{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nORIENTATION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, your AIFT trainers will host a live orientation session via Zoom – Thursday\, May 9\, 2024\, at 10:30 Pacific Time / 1:30pm Eastern Time. Your trainers will provide an overview of the course timelines and learning outcomes and ensure you have access to the LMS which contains your materials and readings.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705703438651{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Your interaction with your cohort and trainers within the LMS will enhance your learning and prepare you to begin your practicum. You will have time to become familiar with the LMS\, read assignments and engage with trainers and other participants prior to the first synchronous (live) session on the campus of UNCW on May 20\, 2024.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1700848452540{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-quote-left” color=”custom” size=”lg” align=”right” custom_color=”#4c7539″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706118676057{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training provided me with an essential framework and useful tools that I use on a regular basis. We are so pleased to bring this opportunity to UNCW.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]- Carol McNulty\, Interim Dean\, UNCW Watson College of Education[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_column_text] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700851790581{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]The AIFT consists of eight (8) modules organized within four segments\, with a new segment to be delivered each day. Each segment consists of exercises\, readings\, and discussions designed to guide you through the full range and depth of what it means to be an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator.[/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_1695684107078{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”DAY 1: EXPERIENCING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY” tab_id=”1695683990838-6ac68e4d-d49c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693439781385{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDEFINE AI AND BUILD COMMUNITY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693426480342{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_1693426490541{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_1693426501710{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDefine appreciative inquiry.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693426461232{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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_1693439799786{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEXPERIENCE APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693426539322{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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=”DAY 2: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY” tab_id=”1695683990874-c1e93fa6-8a4d”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693439763045{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nUNCOVER THE POWER OF APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693426633093{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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_1693439741449{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCREATE TOPICS OF INQUIRY AND INTERVIEW GUIDES\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693426699910{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_1693426722067{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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=”DAY 3: PLANNING AND DESIGNING AN APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY SESSION” tab_id=”1695684151438-f2daa929-50e5″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693439699150{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nKEY AI FACILITATION CONSIDERATIONS\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693427020943{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_1693427036084{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_1693427052775{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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_1693439718003{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nGROUND APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY IN EVIDENCE\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693427079638{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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=”DAY 4: PRACTICING APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY APPLICATIONS” tab_id=”1695684183723-6cd0a5a5-1a7c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693439612207{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLIVE AND FACILITATE APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693427412313{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_1693427426949{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_1693427442288{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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_1693439654562{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCELEBRATE AND PRACTICUM INFORMATION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438695514{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learning Outcomes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693427471284{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_1693427459209{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text] \nTRAINING DESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700851689546{margin-top: -25px !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] \nADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1700698204856{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695684505650{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIRED TEXTBOOK\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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_1700852272866{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Your trainers will assign readings from this book throughout your training. You will need to purchase this textbook prior to the start of this course. 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 ‘Buy Textbook’ button located to the right 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 css=”.vc_custom_1700698581813{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BUY AIFT TEXTBOOK” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1700858440219{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700694534849{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLETTER OF COMPLETION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To obtain a letter of completion (and to be eligible for consideration for AI Facilitator Certification) each participant must actively participate and complete the AIFT (equating to 26 training hours). Letters of completion include your name\, date of your training\, and number of classroom hours earned and will be presented to participants after the training.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700858213680{margin-top: -5px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700852465499{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]What is Appreciative Inquiry Certification? Appreciative Inquiry certification indicates that you have met specific requirements designed to advance and deepen your knowledge and skills in theory\, processes\, and application of Appreciative Inquiry. It demonstrates to others that you use industry-respected best practices and possess the knowledge\, experience and education to effectively help individuals\, teams\, organizations\, and communities achieve their success.[/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_1700851077851{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS” tab_id=”1700850897475-af7e1705-073e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700851478982{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAI FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693431932523{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_1693431332353{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_1693438944390{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\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693432127815{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_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PRACTICUM (REPORT) REVIEW” tab_id=”1700850897508-a28d8605-20d1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693438438525{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPRACTICUM REVIEW\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”BENEFITS & WHAT’S INCLUDED” tab_id=”1700851221470-ed4a5aaf-a7ee”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700851369518{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION BENEFITS & WHAT’S INCLUDED\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693439321302{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_1693432393905{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_1693432427359{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_1693432465624{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_1693433411413{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_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”18″][vc_column_text] \nVENUE & TRAVEL RESOURCES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700848797300{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING VENUE\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1701108021349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Watson College of Education Building\, Room 232\nUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington\n970 Reynolds Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28403[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”DRIVING DIRECTIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funcw.edu%2Fcampus-map%2F|title:Driving%20Directions%20to%20UNCW|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1700849620515{margin-top: 5px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700849333979{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPARKING INFORMATION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700849505219{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Participants are encouraged to park in the East Parking Deck. Parking permits will be provided to participants prior to the start of the training.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”PARKING & TRANSPORT SERVICES” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funcw.edu%2Fseahawk-life%2Fservices%2Fparking-transportation%2F|title:View%20Parking%20and%20Transportation%20Services%20at%20UNCW|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1700849902280{margin-top: 5px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1700850007609{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700850065578{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIRPORT\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700850178866{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Wilmington International Airport (ILM)[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BROWSE FLIGHTS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fflyilm.com%2F|title:Browse%20Flights%20into%20Wilmington|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1700850239683{margin-top: 5px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700850309871{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nHOTELS AND LODGING\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700850453578{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]View a comprehensive list of nearby lodging.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”FIND LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wilmingtonandbeaches.com%2Fplaces-to-stay%2F|title:Search%20hotels%20and%20lodging%20within%20Wilmington|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1700850549792{margin-top: 5px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700701305216{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTHIS CERTIFICATION COURSE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1700701475853{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_column_text] \nQUESTIONS?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700698821671{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]Do you have questions about this training? Please email your questions to Kathy Becker at Kathy@CenterForAppreciativeInquiry.net.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWANT TO TRAIN YOUR TEAM?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695684828588{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]Private AIFT sessions are available for groups and organizations who wish to train a large number of individuals in the art of appreciative inquiry facilitation. We encourage a minimum of eight (8) members from any organization\, group\, or community participate. Please complete the CONTACT US form to receive more information about hosting a private AI Facilitator Training for your group.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”70″ accent_color=”#4c7539″ css=”.vc_custom_1693436224277{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][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|title:See%20Payment%20Options”][/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|title:View%20Refund%20Policy”][/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:View%20Privacy%20Policy”][/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:Terms%20and%20Conditions”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/appreciative-inquiry-facilitator-training-uncw-may2024/
CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T120000
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SUMMARY:SOAR Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY & DESIGN SOAR\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413405090{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This SOAR Design Workshop is an engaging and collaborative session where we will explore a variety of SOAR designs from team to the division\, department\, organization\, and industry level. During this workshop\, participants will learn how to design SOAR engagements to their client or organization’s wishes. There will also be a case scenario on how to help an executive leader learn how to use SOAR. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413666154{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nSOAR DESIGN WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704419512500{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]There are two workshops available for you to maximize your SOAR learning\, planning\, and application: Learning to SOAR and SOAR Design. Below are the dates and times for both workshops. Please note: Learning to SOAR is a pre-requisite for the SOAR Design workshop.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704753608338{margin-top: -10px !important;}”]\n    LEARNING TO SOAR Workshop Thursday\, April 18\, 2024 9:00am-4:00pm Eastern Time SOAR DESIGN Workshop Friday\, May 10\, 2024 9am-12pm Eastern Time Pre-requisite: None Pre-requisite: Learning to SOAR \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413640526{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nSOAR DESIGN WORKSHOP CONTENT:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413462212{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]By utilizing the SOAR framework\, attendees gain a holistic perspective\, fostering a positive and proactive approach to strategy and strategic planning. This interactive session guides participants on how their SOAR designs connect to mission with purpose\, encourage teamwork\, align those around a shared vision\, and and ultimately leads to the development of actionable strategies and plans that maximize a team or an organization’s potential for success.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704749067779{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Participants will come to this session with at least one draft of a SOAR strategic engagement. Time will be allotted for asking about SOAR designs and engagements.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415164346{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPURPOSE:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414665177{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Identify opportunities to apply and design SOAR engagements.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415076300{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414695133{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nRecognize and target opportunities for applying SOAR at multiple levels of your organization.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414769060{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nReview a variety of SOAR-based templates.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414821174{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase Scenario: What Would You Do?\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704749116955{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDraft a SOAR Strategy or Strategic Planning Design.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][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]We used SOAR to work with our global team members. The results: strategic direction and strategies for growth. Learning to SOAR: Creating Strategy that Inspires Innovation and Engagement has the proven research and applications to easily make SOAR part of your strategic toolkit.\n– Ron Reidy\, Ph.D.\, Senior Advisor\, Dell Technologies /Education Services[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415421986{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nADDITIONAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1704415549990{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704407196049{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIRED BOOK\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The SOAR workshops utilize the book\, Learning to SOAR: Creating Strategy that Inspires Innovation and Engagement by Jacqueline Stavros and Gina Hinrichs.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704749130915{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]You will need to purchase this book prior to the start of this course. This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that is in alignment with your learning style and preference.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704407507453{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Buy SOAR Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1737486105%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1704407582610{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415264535{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This program will be delivered using Zoom and will be using various Zoom features\, including the Zoom annotation tool. To maximize your learning experience and engagement\, please participate in this course on your computer (desktop or laptop). You will receive a Zoom meeting link in a separate email two weeks prior to the event.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415501166{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLETTER OF COMPLETION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To obtain a letter of completion each participant must actively participate and complete the workshop. Letters of completion include your name\, date of your training\, and number of classroom hours earned and will be presented to participants after the training.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704327034803{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWORKSHOP OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/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 workshop can be delivered for groups and organizations who wish to train a large number of individuals on the SOAR framework to support their strategic and planning efforts. 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/soar-design-workshop-may10-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:SOAR
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T120000
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UID:41510-1715245200-1715256000@centerforappreciativeinquiry.net
SUMMARY:SOAR Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY & DESIGN SOAR\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413405090{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This SOAR Design Workshop is an engaging and collaborative session where we will explore a variety of SOAR designs from team to the division\, department\, organization\, and industry level. During this workshop\, participants will learn how to design SOAR engagements to their client or organization’s wishes. There will also be a case scenario on how to help an executive leader learn how to use SOAR. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413666154{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nSOAR DESIGN WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704419512500{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]There are two workshops available for you to maximize your SOAR learning\, planning\, and application: Learning to SOAR and SOAR Design. Below are the dates and times for both workshops. Please note: Learning to SOAR is a pre-requisite for the SOAR Design workshop.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704418230509{margin-top: -10px !important;}”]\n    LEARNING TO SOAR Workshop April 11-12\, 2024 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern SOAR DESIGN Workshop May 9\, 2024 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern Pre-requisite: None Pre-requisite: Learning to SOAR \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413640526{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nSOAR DESIGN WORKSHOP CONTENT:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704413462212{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]By utilizing the SOAR framework\, attendees gain a holistic perspective\, fostering a positive and proactive approach to strategy and strategic planning. This interactive session guides participants on how their SOAR designs connect to mission with purpose\, encourage teamwork\, align those around a shared vision\, and and ultimately leads to the development of actionable strategies and plans that maximize a team or an organization’s potential for success.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704749067779{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Participants will come to this session with at least one draft of a SOAR strategic engagement. Time will be allotted for asking about SOAR designs and engagements.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415164346{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPURPOSE:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414665177{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Identify opportunities to apply and design SOAR engagements.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415076300{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414695133{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nRecognize and target opportunities for applying SOAR at multiple levels of your organization.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414769060{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nReview a variety of SOAR-based templates.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704414821174{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase Scenario: What Would You Do?\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704749116955{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDraft a SOAR Strategy or Strategic Planning Design.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][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]We used SOAR to work with our global team members. The results: strategic direction and strategies for growth. Learning to SOAR: Creating Strategy that Inspires Innovation and Engagement has the proven research and applications to easily make SOAR part of your strategic toolkit.\n– Ron Reidy\, Ph.D.\, Senior Advisor\, Dell Technologies /Education Services[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415421986{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nADDITIONAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1704415549990{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704407196049{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIRED BOOK\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The SOAR workshops utilize the book\, Learning to SOAR: Creating Strategy that Inspires Innovation and Engagement by Jacqueline Stavros and Gina Hinrichs.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704749130915{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]You will need to purchase this book prior to the start of this course. This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that is in alignment with your learning style and preference.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704407507453{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Buy SOAR Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1737486105%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1704407582610{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415264535{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This program will be delivered using Zoom and will be using various Zoom features\, including the Zoom annotation tool. To maximize your learning experience and engagement\, please participate in this course on your computer (desktop or laptop). You will receive a Zoom meeting link in a separate email two weeks prior to the event.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415501166{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLETTER OF COMPLETION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To obtain a letter of completion each participant must actively participate and complete the workshop. Letters of completion include your name\, date of your training\, and number of classroom hours earned and will be presented to participants after the training.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704327034803{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWORKSHOP OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/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 workshop can be delivered for groups and organizations who wish to train a large number of individuals on the SOAR framework to support their strategic and planning efforts. 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/soar-design-may9-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:SOAR
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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SUMMARY:Strategic Conversations Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nStrategic Conversations Bootcamp Event Schedule\n\n    SESSION 1 SESSION 2 TUESDAYApril 30\, 2024  THURSDAYMay 2\, 2024 12:00pm-2:30pm ET 9:00am-11:30am PT  12:00pm-2:30pm ET 9:00am-11:30am PT  \n\nPlease note: ALL virtual sessions for the will be recorded and saved for participants who are unable to attend a scheduled webinar. Links to the recordings will be provided so that participants can view/listen to the recording at a time that works best for them. \nFoster Whole System Strategic Thinking\, Planning\, and Leading\nA lack of strategic thinking and planning in organizations is costly. The greatest expense is the investment of time and resources into activities that do not support company goals or the mission. In addition\, employees show up\, do their work\, and go home. This results in missed opportunities. Without a context for their work\, employees are not inspired to think or plan creatively about process improvement\, innovation\, or cost savings. And anyone who has tried knows\, it can be a struggle to get teams to buy-in to strategic goals\, much less think and work in alignment with those goals. \nDeveloping your leadership ability for strategic thinking and planning\, coupled with the communication skills to engage in effective strategic conversations significantly improves your value as a leader. The days of hiring an outside agency to create a strategic plan for your organization are over; so too should be strategic plans developed at the top and handed down for others to implement. Organizations poised for growth and success have leaders who are adopting strategic thinking as an on-going way of doing business and strategic planning that engages employees across the whole organization as well as external stakeholders. They engage everyone in developing agile plans\, cycles of experimentation and learning\, innovation\, and measuring actions against relevant metrics. \nStrategic Conversations Bootcamp will invite you to explore the ways a living systems mindset influences strategic thinking and action\, teach you how to use the SOAR framework to support strategic conversations at all levels of an organizations\, deepen your understanding of the value of scaling strategic conversation to include the whole system\, and introduce you to four whole systems engagement processes: The AI 5D cycle\, Design Thinking\, World Cafe\, and Open Space Technology. \nLearning Outcomes\nThis training will encourage you to bring a living systems mindset to organizational design\, strategy\, and success. It will prepare you to engage teams in strategic conversations that can: \n\nRespond effectively to continuous change\, complexity\, and ambiguity.\nInspire productivity\, engagement\, and organizational effectiveness.\nReduce costs\, misalignment\, and conflicts.\nEnhance customer service.\nInnovate in the face of challenges.\nMake a positive contribution to the triple bottom line.\n\nAfter completing this bootcamp\, you will have the tools to engage teams from a whole system perspective in conversations to: \n\nDevelop an organizational system as the system’s north star.\nAddress short- and long-term challenges\, systems\, and innovation.\nExplore strengths\, dynamic capabilities\, and opportunities.\nDevelop or re-evaluate organization’s values\, vision\, and mission statements.\nSet goals\, objectives\, strategies\, and action plans.\nClarify roles\, relationships\, and expectations.\nTrack progress through regular cycles of action learning.\n\nCourse Modules\nClick the session titles below to learn more about each session’s overview and learning outcomes.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”peacoc” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Module 1: STRATEGIC THINKING AND MINDSET” tab_id=”1697124763627-ac88f6bb-3b97″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Reassess the nature of what it means to be an organization\, explore the impact of adopting a living systems mindset\, and what that means when it comes to the nature of business conversation. \nOBJECTIVES: \n\nRethink the nature of organizations\, see them as a living system\, nourished by hubs of conversation and action.\nAdopt a living systems mindset and an Appreciative Inquiry conversational framework.\nRecognize 3 key factors for supporting strategic conversations and organizational flourishing.\nPractice framing and asking generative questions for strategic conversations that align with a living systems mindset.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Module 2: SOAR CONVERSATIONS” tab_id=”1697124763627-331ef788-76a1″][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Learn to use the SOAR Framework to foster strategic conversations at all levels of an organization. \n OBJECTIVES: \n\nAdopt a SOAR Framework for strategic thinking and planning.\nExperience SOAR as a positive approach for strategic conversations.\nPractice positive framing and generative questions using SOAR at various levels in the organization.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Module 3: THE AI 5-D CYCLE” tab_id=”1697125274349-a53924e8-62ff”][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Understand the importance of whole systems engagement and explore strategic conversations at scale using the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) 5-D Cycle to engage all stakeholders in strategic planning or whole system change. \n OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the need for whole systems engagement.\nUnderstand the AI 5-D Cycle.\nPractice framing an affirmative topic and creating an appreciative inquiry.\nIdentify opportunities to engage whole systems in strategic conversations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Module 4: WHOLE SYSTEMS ENGAGEMENT PROCESSES” tab_id=”1697125396094-5b016fa7-057e”][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Understand key factors for successful whole systems engagement and learn the basics around three popular processes for engaging large groups or whole systems in conversation. \n OBJECTIVES: \n\nRecognize key factors to successful whole systems engagement.\nUnderstand Design Thinking\, World Café\, and Open Space Technology.\nExplore when\, where\, and how you might use these processes.\nIdentify other resources and processes for whole systems engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nMethod of Delivery for the Strategic Conversations Bootcamp\nThese live events will be delivered and recorded 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. You will receive the meeting login information from your trainers in two separate emails. First email will be sent two weeks prior to the event; the second to be sent the day before the bootcamp. \nAffiliate Program Offered in Partnership with:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We invite you to learn more about the Conversation Bootcamp also offered in partnership with Conversations Worth Having.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/strategic-conversations-bootcamp-april-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations Worth Having (CWH)
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