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SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352538489{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352547807{margin-top: 5px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352566168{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353313402{margin-top: 5px !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=”p” style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731353129940{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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353059387{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353067566{margin-top: 5px !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_1731353073528{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_1731368640647{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: \nMONDAYAugust 4\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTUESDAYAugust 5\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nWEDNESDAYAugust 6\, 2025 9:00am-11:00 am (PDT) \nTHURSDAYAugust 7\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nWEEK 2: \nMONDAYAugust 11\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTUESDAYAugust 12\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nWEDNESDAYAugust 13\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTHURSDAYAugust 14\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352627046{margin-top: -20px !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_1731369084879{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, we will host a LIVE ORIENTATION SESSION – Monday\, July 28\, 2025 at 9 a.m. PT. This session will include an overview of course timelines\, learning objectives\, and a walk-through of the online platform. It’s also a chance to connect with trainers and other participants. If you’re unable to attend\, the session will be recorded.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352932857{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \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_1731522794799{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that aligns 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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353626208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase Book” color=”peacoc” size=”sm” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1731352878211{margin-top: 5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353575072{margin-top: -10px !important;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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353002845{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353010249{margin-top: 5px !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. 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CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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SUMMARY:Conversation Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071357266{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nFUEL PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071368517{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]Conversations are at the heart of everything we do and are essential to effective communications\, leadership\, high performing teams\, and strong relationships. We know that conversations influence us\, but we rarely stop to think about how much they affect our well-being\, the well-being of others\, or the health of our organizations and communities.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699898288496{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Communication remains the top issue for organizations\, teams\, and relationships. Most people struggle to effectively communicate when they are frustrated\, angry\, hurt\, or facing conflict. The effects of poor communication are costly and show up in organizations as:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699898312226{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nEmployee disengagement\, malaise\, and turnover;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699898330999{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDysfunctional teams;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nPoor performance;\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699898372957{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nInability to give and receive critical feedback;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nNegative attitudes\, cliques\, and gossip: a culture of “me”.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071397717{margin-top: 15px !important;}”]If you’re dealing with any of these outcomes\, the Conversation Bootcamp from Conversations Worth Having will give you the skills and tools to turn them around. This program is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry\, one of the most widely used positive change approaches. Two simple Appreciative Inquiry practices can turn your entire culture around\, creating a culture of conversations worth having.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071864374{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP DATES AND TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Conversation Bootcamp consists of two virtual sessions with each session lasting 2.5 hours. Below are the dates and times of both bootcamp sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737157988278{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\n    SESSION 1 \nSESSION 2 \nTUESDAYSeptember 9\, 2025  \nTHURSDAYSeptember 11\, 2025 \n6:00am-8:30am PDT9:00am-11:30am EDT 1:00pm-3:30pm GMT   \n6:00am-8:30am PDT9:00am-11:30am EDT 1:00pm-3:30pm GMT  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699899302876{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Please note: ALL virtual sessions for this conversation bootcamp 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071872031{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCONVERSATION BOOTCAMP OVERVIEW:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Conversation Bootcamp is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry\, one of the most widely used positive change approaches. Two simple Appreciative Inquiry practices – positive framing and generative questions – can turn your entire culture around\, creating a culture of conversations worth having. Get the tools needed to help you establish communication practices that support productivity\, engagement\, high performance teams\, regular feedback\, positivity\, and a culture of “we.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071467761{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP MODULES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Conversation Bootcamp consists of four (4) modules. Click on any of the module titles below to display the purpose and learning objectives for each session.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”7″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1699901947547{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 1: THE POWER OF CONVERSATION” tab_id=”1699900883290-89125b6e-2463″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901017089{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTHE POWER OF CONVERSATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Understand the nature of our conversations\, how they affect human being and doing\, and develop your ability to choose.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901130046{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n• Choose to be intentional with your conversations.\n• Experience the nature of your conversations and the effects they have on you and others.\n• Use mindfulness tools to shift reactionary communication to deliberate conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 2: THE ART OF ASKING QUESTIONS” tab_id=”1699901200190-999214d5-192f”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901242481{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTHE ART OF ASKING QUESTIONS\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Understand the basics of Appreciative Inquiry and improve your ability to ask generative questions to foster effective communication.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901296782{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n• Choose curiosity over knowing and assuming.\n• Experience the impact Appreciative Inquiry has on individual and organizational capacity.\n• Use generative questions to shift the dynamics of personal and workplace communication problems.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 3: INTENTIONAL FRAMING” tab_id=”1699901300978-523c4293-4b7a”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901349730{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nINTENTIONAL FRAMING\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Use positive framing to intentionally foster effective communication and continue to develop your ability to ask generative questions.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901386909{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n• Use flipping to frame workplace communication issues.\n• Experience flipping negative conversations to conversations worth having.\n• Develop generative questions to fuel productive and meaningful engagement around workplace challenges.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 4: STEP UP TO FEEDBACK” tab_id=”1699901397722-1fef0ba7-bd73″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901452863{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSTEP UP TO FEEDBACK\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Develop the skill and the motivation to routinely seek out feedback and promptly provide effective feedback\, even in the most critical of situations[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901491844{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n• Adopt a learning mindset to support openness and interest in feedback.\n• Experience and choose to change feedback avoidance patterns.\n• Use effective feedback strategies with common workplace situations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699904383388{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP OUTCOMES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699904392475{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Following this bootcamp\, participants will be prepared to:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901698592{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nKeep your cool when you want to explode!\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901709846{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nEffectively challenge assumptions and preconceptions\, including yours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901724474{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDeal with conflict quickly and effectively.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901741899{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nFuel productive and meaningful engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901759940{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCommunicate successfully with people who hold negative attitudes or defensive positions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGive and receive critical feedback in ways that promote learning and high performance.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901801587{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAsk the kind of questions that deepen understanding\, strengthen connections\, and inspire possibility.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901815197{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTalk with colleagues in ways that invite them to collaborate on projects and strategic outcomes.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699901874477{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nListen with genuine curiosity.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nFrame any conversation\, even one around a highly complex problem\, to inspire creative and innovative thinking and solutions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699904198809{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \nADDITIONAL BOOTCAMP INFORMATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699902234450{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]These 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. Additional bootcamp details will be provided by your trainers in two separate emails: the first sent two weeks prior to the event and the second one week before the bootcamp begins.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737161107660{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]We invite you to learn more about the STRATEGIC CONVERSATION BOOTCAMP also offered in partnership with Conversations Worth Having.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699902595650{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSUGGESTED READING\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text css=””]The Conversations Worth Having (CWH) Bootcamps are built upon the book\, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement (2nd Edition) written by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699902555430{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book demonstrates how Appreciative Inquiry (AI) – one of the most widely used approaches for fostering positive change for individuals\, groups\, organizations\, and communities – can help everyone communicate better and flourish in all areas of their lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737071152778{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Buy Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1737142700637{margin-top: 10px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1523000104%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699903053919{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/conversation-bootcamp-sept2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations Worth Having (CWH)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T083000
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SUMMARY:Strategic Conversations Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737142367982{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDRIVE SYSTEMS CHANGE WITH STRATEGIC CONVERSATIONS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737142376094{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]A 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699904410182{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP DATES AND TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Strategic Conversations Bootcamp consists of two virtual sessions with each session lasting 2.5 hours. Below are the dates and times of both bootcamp sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737160183350{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\n    SESSION 1 \nSESSION 2 \nTUESDAYSeptember 16\, 2025  \nTHURSDAYSeptember 18\, 2025 \n6:00am-8:30am PDT9:00am-11:30am EDT 1:00pm-3:30pm GMT   \n6:00am-8:30am PDT9:00am-11:30am EDT 1:00pm-3:30pm GMT  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737160393384{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Please note: ALL virtual sessions for the strategic conversations bootcamp 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737160398943{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSTRATEGIC CONVERSATIONS BOOTCAMP OVERVIEW:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Develop your capacity to foster whole system strategic planning\, thinking\, and leading with Strategic Conversations. 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737142396963{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Strategic Conversations Bootcamp will teach you how to incorporate two powerful methodologies – SOAR and the Appreciative Inquiry 5-D Cycle – to support and develop your capacity to have strategic conversations at the level of the individual\, team\, division\, and the whole organization or community.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699904332537{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP MODULES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Strategic Conversations Bootcamp consists of four (4) modules. Click on any of the module titles below to display the purpose and learning objectives for each session.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”7″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1699901947547{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Module 1: STRATEGIC THINKING & MINDSET” tab_id=”1699900883290-89125b6e-2463″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025343346{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”] \nSTRATEGIC THINKING AND MINDSET\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024424999{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025217055{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nRethink the nature of organizations\, see them as a living system\, nourished by hubs of conversation and action.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025207198{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAdopt a living systems mindset and an Appreciative Inquiry conversational framework.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025230132{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nRecognize 3 key factors for supporting strategic conversations and organizational flourishing.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024588481{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\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=”1699901200190-999214d5-192f”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025372214{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”] \nSOAR CONVERSATIONS\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]PURPOSE: Learn how to use SOAR to frame strategic conversations.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024655015{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025384550{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAdopt a SOAR Framework for strategic thinking and planning.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025396526{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExperience SOAR as a positive approach for strategic conversations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024727407{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\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 APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY 5-D CYCLE” tab_id=”1699901300978-523c4293-4b7a”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025418298{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”] \nTHE APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY 5-D CYCLE\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]PURPOSE: Understand the importance of whole systems engagement and to explore strategic conversations at scale using the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) 5-D Cycle to engage all stakeholders in strategic planning or whole systems change.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024793598{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025432284{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the need for whole systems engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025453159{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the AI 5-D Cycle.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025461922{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nPractice framing an affirmative topic and creating an appreciative inquiry.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024875492{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\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=”1699901397722-1fef0ba7-bd73″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025507410{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”] \nWHOLE SYSTEMS ENGAGEMENT PROCESSES\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738024950262{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025545869{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nRecognize key factors to successful whole systems engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025708533{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand Design Thinking\, World Café\, and Open Space Technology.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025778524{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIdentify other resources and processes for whole systems engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699904383388{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP OUTCOMES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699909450873{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This bootcamp will prepare you to engage your teams in strategic conversations that can:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699909465002{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIncrease productivity\, engagements\, and organizational effectiveness;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699909484449{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nReduce costs\, misalignment\, and conflicts;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nImprove customer service levels;\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025838885{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nInnovate in the face of challenges;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nMake a positive contribution to the bottom line.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738026432506{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After completing this bootcamp\, you will have the tools to engage teams from a whole systems perspective in conversations to:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699909581748{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAddress short- and long-term challenges\, systems\, and innovation;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699909595050{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExplore strengths\, dynamic capabilities\, and opportunities;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025623728{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDevelop or re-evaluate organization’s values\, vision\, and mission statements;\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738025910418{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nSet goals\, objectives\, strategies\, and action plans;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699909628780{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nClarify roles\, relationships\, and expectations;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTrack progress through regular cycles of action learning.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737142216601{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] \nADDITIONAL BOOTCAMP INFORMATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699902234450{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737160082464{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]We invite you to learn more about the CONVERSATIONS BOOTCAMP also offered in partnership with Conversations Worth Having.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699902595650{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSUGGESTED READING\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text css=””]The Conversations Worth Having (CWH) Bootcamps are built upon the book\, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement (2nd Edition) written by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699902555430{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book demonstrates how Appreciative Inquiry (AI) – one of the most widely used approaches for fostering positive change for individuals\, groups\, organizations\, and communities – can help everyone communicate better and flourish in all areas of their lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737142677868{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Buy Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1737142714938{margin-top: 10px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1523000104%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699903053919{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBOOTCAMP OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/strategic-conversations-bootcamp-sept2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations Worth Having (CWH)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T110000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352538489{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352547807{margin-top: 5px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352566168{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353313402{margin-top: 5px !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=”p” style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731353129940{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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353059387{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353067566{margin-top: 5px !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_1731353073528{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_1731370190514{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: \nMONDAYOctober 20\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTUESDAYOctober 21\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nWEDNESDAYOctober 22\, 2025 9:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTHURSDAYOctober 23\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nWEEK 2: \nMONDAYOctober 27\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTUESDAYOctober 28\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nWEDNESDAYOctober 29\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \nTHURSDAYOctober 30\, 20259:00am-11:00am (PDT) \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352627046{margin-top: -20px !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_1731370178383{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, we will host a LIVE ORIENTATION SESSION – Monday\, October 13\, 2025 at 9 a.m. PT. This session will include an overview of course timelines\, learning objectives\, and a walk-through of the online platform. It’s also a chance to connect with trainers and other participants. If you’re unable to attend\, the session will be recorded.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352932857{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \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_1731522773928{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that aligns 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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353626208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase Book” color=”peacoc” size=”sm” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1731352878211{margin-top: 5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353575072{margin-top: -10px !important;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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353002845{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353010249{margin-top: 5px !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” accent_color=”#4c7539″ el_width=”70″][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_oct-2025/
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:20251023T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T142327
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UID:43869-1761202800-1761310800@centerforappreciativeinquiry.net
SUMMARY:Conversations Worth Having Trainer Certification
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738105136674{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRANSFORM CONVERSATIONS AS A CWH TRAINER\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Step into a world where conversations spark connection\, foster collaboration\, and drive meaningful change. The Conversations Worth Having (CWH) Trainer Certification program equips you with the tools\, knowledge\, and confidence to lead impactful workshops that transform the way individuals and organizations communicate. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional offerings or empower your team\, this certification prepares you to teach transformative communication skills and create thriving environments.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180131957{margin-top: -13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCWH TRAINER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738105705094{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Transform the way individuals and organizations connect\, communicate\, and thrive through meaningful conversations. The CWH Trainer Certification program is a dynamic and highly experiential course designed to help you lead impactful workshops that foster authentic dialogue\, strengthen relationships\, and inspire transformational change.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738105847812{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]Grounded in Appreciative Inquiry\, positive psychology\, and neuroscience\, this program empowers you to create environments where people feel heard\, valued\, and inspired. You’ll gain the tools to address and navigate challenges\, invite collaboration\, and spark innovative solutions. As a certified CWH Trainer\, you’ll play a vital role in cultivating leadership\, fostering strong connections\, and transforming obstacles into opportunities for meaningful growth.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738207973485{margin-top: -13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCWH CERTIFICATION OPTIONS & OVERVIEW\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738207718988{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Choose from two certification pathways to align with your goals: SINGLE CWH Certification or DUAL CWH Certification. Both options enable you to officially deliver the Conversations Worth Having Bootcamps\, in part or in its entirety\, offering the flexibility to tailor your approach to meet a variety of needs.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738207587300{margin-top: -17px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEXPLORE EACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM…\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738207448052{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Click on the program name below to expand the section and view detailed information\, including an overview\, learning objectives\, prerequisites\, and program duration.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h6″ style=”modern” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ active_section=”5″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1738206499046{margin-top: -25px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Option 1: SINGLE CWH Trainer Certification” tab_id=”1738199248086-049f0403-3ddb”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180811175{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSINGLE CWH TRAINER CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738109806433{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]The Single CWH Trainer Certification program equips you with the tools\, insights\, and confidence to deliver the transformative Conversation Bootcamp. This program will help you guide individuals\, teams\, and organizations in mastering intentional communication practices that foster connection\, collaboration\, and positive change.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197351574{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]As a certified trainer\, you will deliver impactful workshops that teach participants two foundational Appreciative Inquiry practices — positive framing and generative questions. These practices will empower participants to craft thoughtful questions\, reframe challenges\, and deliver meaningful feedback. By applying the tools and techniques from this course\, you will facilitate transformative conversations\, strengthen relationships\, and help others create environments where individuals and organizations can thrive.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738199080047{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]After completing the Single CWH Trainer Certification program\, you will be equipped to lead transformative workshops\, facilitate the Conversation Bootcamp\, and empower others to cultivate thriving workplaces and communities. Through this certification\, you will develop the skills to:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197231625{margin-top: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Through this certification program\, you will develop the skills to:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180631309{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDeliver the Conversation Bootcamp\, guiding participants through its four essential modules designed to enhance communication and foster productive engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180643441{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTeach others how to apply Appreciative Inquiry principles to frame workplace challenges\, ask generative questions\, and unlock creativity and potential.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180660743{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nHelp people reframe challenges\, transforming negative or unproductive conversations into conversations worth having using a strengths-based approach.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180674428{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCoach individuals and teams in developing the ability to seek\, receive\, and provide effective feedback\, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180685142{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nGuide participants in using mindfulness tools to shift from reactionary communication to intentional dialogue\, creating space for meaningful and productive interactions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738199121706{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PRE-REQUISITE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738180004355{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To enroll in the Single CWH Trainer Certification course\, participants must successfully complete of the Conversation Bootcamp.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738199138245{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]DURATION:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738179821753{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]The Single CWH Trainer Certification program is a 1-day\, 6-hour intensive training consisting of virtual instruction and applied practice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Option 2: DUAL CWH Trainer Certification” tab_id=”1738199248106-d5d0fb7d-5190″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738196959124{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDUAL CWH TRAINER CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197018698{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]The Dual CWH Trainer Certification program equips you with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to deliver both the Conversation Bootcamp and the Strategic Conversations Bootcamp. This certification expands your capacity to lead transformative workshops that enhance communication\, cultivate strategic thinking\, and empower individuals and teams to navigate change effectively.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197419816{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]As a certified trainer\, you will guide participants in mastering two foundational Appreciative Inquiry practices—positive framing and generative questions—to improve workplace conversations\, strengthen relationships\, and drive meaningful change. In addition\, you will learn how to facilitate SOAR strategic conversations\, engage stakeholders in whole systems thinking\, and apply the Appreciative Inquiry 5-D Cycle to organizational planning and transformation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738199155194{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]In addition to the learning objectives covered in the Single CWH Trainer Certification program\, the Dual CWH Trainer Certification further expands your ability to facilitate strategic conversations and whole systems engagement while strengthening your capacity to help individuals\, teams\, and organizations build stronger relationships\, deepen engagement\, and create thriving\, future-focused workplaces.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198399820{margin-top: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After completing this certification program\, you will gain the ability to:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197522923{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Deliver both the Conversation Bootcamp and the Strategic Conversations Bootcamp\, guiding participants through essential modules focused on communication\, collaboration\, and strategic engagement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197571399{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTeach others how to apply Appreciative Inquiry to frame workplace challenges\, ask generative questions\, and unlock creativity and innovation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738197724718{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nFacilitate SOAR strategic conversations at any level – individual\, team\, division\, or organization – guiding participants in adopting a strengths-based approach to planning and decision-making.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198601002{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIntroduce the Appreciative Inquiry 5-D Cycle\, demonstrating how it engages whole systems in meaningful and impactful conversations for strategic change.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198589581{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nEmpower teams to embrace whole systems thinking\, engaging multiple stakeholders in conversations that drive organizational success.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198634503{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTeach effective feedback strategies\, cultivating a culture of continuous learning\, growth\, and engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198738111{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExplore and facilitate whole systems engagement processes\, including Design Thinking\, World Café\, and Open Space Technology\, to support large-scale collaboration and innovation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738199168399{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PRE-REQUISITE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198992822{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To enroll in the Dual CWH Trainer Certification program\, you must have completed both the Conversation Bootcamp and the Strategic Conversations Bootcamp (available live or on-demand).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738199180637{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]DURATION:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738198767513{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]The Dual CWH Certification Program is a 2-day\, 12-hour intensive virtual training\, providing hands-on instruction\, applied practice\, and expert facilitation techniques.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738207924205{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCWH CERTIFICATION DATES & TIMES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738365075709{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\n    SINGLE CERTIFICATION \nConversations Worth Having (CWH) Certification \nDUAL CERTIFICATION \nCWH Certification &Strategic Conversations Certification  \nThurs.\, Oct. 23\, 2025  \nThurs. & Fri.\, Oct. 23-24\, 2025  \n7:00am-1:00pm PDT10:00am-4:00pm EDT   \n7:00am-1:00pm PDT10:00am-4:00pm EDT   \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738208093894{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBENEFITS OF CWH CERTIFICATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Enrolling in the CWH Trainer Certification course provides you with everything you need to confidently teach Conversations Worth Having and facilitate the bootcamps for which you are certified. From comprehensive training materials to ongoing professional support\, you’ll gain the tools\, resources\, and community connections to successfully implement and deliver these transformative programs.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211714534{margin-top: -18px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAS A PARTICIPANT:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738208516672{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]When you enroll in the CWH Certification course\, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources designed to support your success. Your registration includes:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915668780{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nMinimum of one-year (1) access to the latest online training materials.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915712554{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCWH Training PowerPoint slides and agendas.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915731446{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nParticipant workbook.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915744769{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCWH Study Guide.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915757486{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCWH WoJo.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915774842{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase studies\, stories\, and activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nCWH Bootcamp videos.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915689733{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCertificate of Completion template.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915806986{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCWH marketing and promotional materials.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915822169{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAbility to co-brand materials.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699915837143{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCWHConnect Calls: Community of Practice (connect\, share\, and learn among CWH trainers).\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nConsulting and training referrals.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211751702{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAS A CERTIFIED CWH TRAINER:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738208599606{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Beyond the benefits of your certification course\, becoming a certified CWH trainer unlocks exclusive opportunities to expand your impact\, enhance your professional credibility\, and connect with a thriving community. You will also enjoy:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699916084375{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nA profile listing on the CWH Institute website.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699916117478{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nOpportunity to work with the CWH Community in ways that may increase professional exposure\, credibility\, and residual income.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nOpportunity to submit open trainings through The Center for Appreciative Inquiry and CWH Institute website.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nA SOAR profile to help you better understand your natural capacity for strategic thinking\, planning\, and leading (available to participants enrolled in dual CWH certification for Strategic Conversations).\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699916226211{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION DESIGNED FOR\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738210110515{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The CWH Trainer Certification is ideal for professionals from a wide range of industries\, including:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738209785007{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nManagers & Program Directors looking to enhance leadership communication\, team engagement\, and workplace culture.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738209830672{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nEducators & Professors looking to integrate appreciative communication techniques into teaching\, advising\, and student development.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738210064911{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nConsultants & HR Professionals looking to help organizations cultivate positive workplace relationships and improve team dynamics.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738210073432{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nHealthcare & Wellness Professionals looking to strengthen patient care\, interdisciplinary collaboration\, and team communication.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211184485{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTraining & Development Specialists looking to design and deliver engaging\, transformative learning experiences.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211164350{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nNon-Profit & Community Leaders looking to inspire change\, mobilize communities\, and foster inclusive dialogue.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211175155{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCoaches\, Counselors & Clinicians looking to support clients in developing strengths-based communication and problem-solving skills.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211876625{margin-top: -12px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Conversations Worth Having Trainer Certification courses are delivered live via Zoom and recorded for later review and continued learning. You can join these interactive sessions from any device—computer\, tablet\, or mobile—using the connection method that works best for you. Your trainers will email you a week prior to the event with additional program details to ensure you feel prepared\, supported\, and ready for an engaging and meaningful learning experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738211917714{margin-top: -12px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPROGRAM OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/conversations-worth-having-trainer-certification-oct2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations Worth Having (CWH)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T100000
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SUMMARY:Resilience Reset
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHONE YOUR RESILIENCE PRACTICE WITH APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747699889223{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]In these turbulent times\, being resilient is about practicing in the every-day of our lives and work.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747698886084{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]It is not a place we get to arrive at nor a place where we can permanently reside. Being resilient does not make us immune to the challenges of work and life. Rather\, being resilient lets us venture and evolve using all of our strengths in the most challenging of times. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699893792122{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Resilience Reset is an opportunity to focus on the strengths we bring to creating an appreciative resilience practice. Grounded in Appreciative Inquiry\, appreciative resilience is a powerful practice that explores how leaders can cultivate hope\, uplift strengths in times of despair\, and foster forgiveness as part of their resilience practice.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747699938835{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEVENT DATES AND TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747700035786{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\n    Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: HONING THE PRACTICE OF RESILIENCE CULTIVATING STRENGTHS SEEING WITH NEW LENSES November 5\, 2025 November 12\, 2025 November 19\, 2025 9:00am-10:00am PDT 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT 4:00pm-5:00pm GMT 9:00am-10:00am PDT 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT 4:00pm-5:00pm GMT 9:00am-10:00am PDT 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT 4:00pm-5:00pm GMT \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747699956361{margin-top: -10px !important;}”] \nRESILIENCE RESET OVERVIEW:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747700060568{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]Resilience Reset is a 3-part virtual series designed to help leaders dwell in what is happening at this moment in history and find ways to sustain themselves and their organizations. Join Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell for a highly interactive conversation about resilience in our complex world. During these sessions\, Jeanie and Joan will curate topics from their resilience work and invite topics from participants. Brief descriptions for each session are listed below.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747698387162{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSESSION 1: HONING THE PRACTICE OF RESILIENCE\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894207870{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Participants will engage in a dynamic conversation about the ways in which they can amplify and uplift their strengths in challenging times. This session:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894225397{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIntroduces the appreciative resilience model.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894245523{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nProvides an overview of appreciative inquiry.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nFocuses on how we can practice appreciative resilience in times of despair.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747698431779{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSESSION 2: CULTIVATING STRENGTHS\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894487061{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A powerful conversation on how hope is the cornerstone of an appreciative resilience practice. This session:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894507762{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nProvides a short overview of the appreciative resilience model.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nHones in on the practice of hope in the everyday of resilience.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747698446438{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSESSION 3: SEEING WITH NEW LENSES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894577069{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A deeply crafted conversation on the role of forgiveness in appreciative resilience. In this last session\, participants will:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894606948{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nQuickly review appreciative inquiry and the appreciative resilience model.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nDelve into how a deep practice of forgiveness plays an essential part in building resilience.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894694977{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These live conversations will be delivered using Zoom. You will receive the Zoom meeting information upon registration. It will be listed in your confirmation email. To optimize your learning experience\, we highly recommend participating in this course using a laptop or desktop computer.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699894878999{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSUGGESTED READING\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″][vc_column_text]This virtual series is built upon the book\, Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Journey through Hope\, Despair\, and Forgiveness (2018) written by Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699895184097{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a widely used change approach that emphasizes identifying what’s working well in a system. Leaders can use AI to increase their ability to weather the storms they’ll inevitably encounter and be resilient. A profound guide\, this book features personal accounts from leaders across a variety of settings describing how they’ve practiced appreciative resilience in the ongoing cycle of hope\, despair\, and forgiveness.[/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_btn title=”Order Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1523082550%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|title:Order%20My%20Book|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699895304594{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nOFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/resilience-reset/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Resilience-Reset_Center-for-Appreciative-Inquiry_Shutterstock.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T142327
CREATED:20251201T183041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T221345Z
UID:44441-1774256400-1775127600@centerforappreciativeinquiry.net
SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352538489{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352547807{margin-top: 5px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352566168{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353313402{margin-top: 5px !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=”p” style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731353129940{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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353059387{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353067566{margin-top: 5px !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_1731353073528{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_1764617445405{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: MONDAY March 23\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY March 24\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY March 25\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY March 26\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEEK 2: MONDAY March 30\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY March 31\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY April 1\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY April 2\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352627046{margin-top: -20px !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_1764632230314{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, we will host a LIVE ORIENTATION SESSION – Monday\, March 16\, 2026 at 9am Pacific Time. This session will include an overview of course timelines\, learning objectives\, and a walk-through of the online platform. It’s also a chance to connect with trainers and other participants. If you’re unable to attend\, the session will be recorded.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352932857{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \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_1731522830884{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that aligns 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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353626208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase Book” color=”peacoc” size=”sm” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1731352878211{margin-top: 5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353575072{margin-top: -10px !important;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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353002845{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353010249{margin-top: 5px !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_1769206417434{margin-top: 0px !important;}” el_id=”have-questions”] \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/vaift-march-2026/
LOCATION:CAI Online Learning Platform
CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Appreciative-Inquiry-Facilitator-Training-AIFT-The-Center-for-Appreciative-Inquiry-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T142327
CREATED:20250904T231730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T015348Z
UID:44294-1776934800-1777032000@centerforappreciativeinquiry.net
SUMMARY:Introduction to SOAR: Creating Strategies & Strategic Plans That Invite Innovation and Engagement
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nDEVELOP STRATEGY & INVITE ENGAGEMENT USING THE SOAR FRAMEWORK\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721075588652{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This workshop provides participants with a foundational understanding of the powerful SOAR framework—Strengths\, Opportunities\, Aspirations\, and Results—designed to enhance strategic thinking\, strategizing\, planning\, and leading. Attendees will learn to recognize and harness their organization’s internal strengths\, identify external opportunities\, clarify their aspirations\, and define specific results they aspire to achieve.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721076229491{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Through interactive discussions and practical examples\, this workshop equips participants with the tools and mindset to adopt a proactive\, appreciative\, and positive approach to strategy development\, fostering innovation\, and driving sustainable growth within their organizations.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721076152085{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Whether applied to business\, personal development\, or team dynamics\, this workshop serves as a gateway to unleashing the full potential of the SOAR framework. Utilize SOAR’s positive framework to enhance your ability to strategize\, lead\, and plan effectively. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608451862{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSOAR WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757029045556{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]There are two workshops available for you to maximize your SOAR learning\, planning\, and application: Introduction to SOAR and SOAR Design. Below are the dates and times for both workshops. Please note: Introduction to SOAR is a pre-requisite for the SOAR Design workshop.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757026286852{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\n    INTRODUCTION TO SOAR April 23-24\, 2026 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern SOAR DESIGN May 7\, 2026 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern Pre-requisite: None Pre-requisite: Introduction to SOAR \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608588080{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nINTRODUCTION TO SOAR WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608381520{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]SOAR\, a positive approach to strategic thinking\, planning\, leading\, conversations\, and operating allows anyone at any level in an organization to create strategy and strategic plans.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608350791{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The operating system of SOAR is Appreciative Inquiry\, which is one of the most effective and widely used approaches for strategic change. You will learn how to engage your teams in strategic conversations using SOAR to:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704321715995{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIncrease engagement\, productivity\, commitment\, and effectiveness at multiple levels in your organization.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704321743207{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDevelop strategies by providing a flexible approach that emphasizes strengths and opportunities\, aligning them with aspirations and results.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704321768809{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCreate strategic plans with values\, vision\, mission\, purpose\, and goals.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704321792169{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nPromote positive and forward-thinking\, appreciative mindset.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nDevelop your personal strategic leadership development strategy plan.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721076936627{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]SOAR is a valuable framework and approach for organizations looking to take a proactive and positive approach to strategic development\, focusing on leveraging their existing strengths and external opportunities to achieve their aspirations and desired results.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5″][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 css=”.vc_custom_1721076809752{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As an Organization Development Consultant\, I was thrilled to see a public offering for a SOAR workshop presented by Jackie Stavros\, the creator of the framework. Having Melissa Robaina bring her expertise with Appreciative Inquiry was a real bonus! The workshop was content rich and the resources exceptional. I am glad I invested in this work and came away with more than I could have hoped for.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721076873471{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n– Michele Hansen\, Principal\, Prismatic Business Solutions \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608558903{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nINTRODUCTION TO SOAR WORKSHOP CONTENT:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608570505{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]Introduction to SOAR: Creating Strategies & Strategic Plans that Invite Innovation and Engagement consists of five (5) modules that will provide key insights\, learnings\, and tools that you can apply in your strategic leadership. Click the title of each module below to display its purpose and learning objectives.[/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_1721237422617{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 1: Strategic Thinking” tab_id=”1697067625042-111f3489-80f1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323298892{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PURPOSE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323324630{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Introduce the value of cultivating strategic thinking skills from an appreciative mindset.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323664678{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323363920{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the importance of strategic thinking as cognitive process and mindset.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323391976{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn language of strategy and strategic planning.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323416684{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nShare the history of positive organization science/scholarship (POS).\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323443596{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIntroduce Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as the operating system of SOAR.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 2: Learn SOAR” tab_id=”1704323732523-bd95c63e-5acf”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323298892{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PURPOSE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323788614{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Introduce SOAR framework and approach\, its purpose\, and how it can be applied in different contexts from strategy to strategic planning and leadership development.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323664678{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323861277{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn the essence and flexibility of SOAR.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323875040{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the efficacy of the SOAR elements.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323890455{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nShow how SOAR builds upon SWOT.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721077164846{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase 1: Strategic Conversation – Revitalization Strategy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324177247{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIntroduce 3 Key Strategic Factors of SOAR.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 3: Strategic Applications of SOAR” tab_id=”1704323977369-a5c629e5-dd43″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323298892{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PURPOSE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324019680{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Learn how to apply SOAR at various levels in an organization.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323664678{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324044982{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn how to apply SOAR in:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324080368{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nevery day strategic conversations.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324096074{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\ncoaching and mentoring others.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721077218164{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\ncreating strategies (Quick SOAR).\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324145506{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase 2: SOAR: Creating a Strategy at Division Level.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324166141{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase 3: SOAR: Strategic Coaching Approach to High-Performing Culture.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MODULE 4: Strategic Planning – SOAR with the Appreciative Inquiry 5-D Cycle” tab_id=”1704324230838-53b7d064-db50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323298892{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PURPOSE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324613944{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Learn how to use SOAR for system-wide strategic planning or change with the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) 5-D/5-I Cycle.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323664678{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324654295{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn how to involve stakeholder representation on your strategic planning team.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324669607{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nShare the evolution of SOAR with the AI 5-D/5-I Cycle.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324687309{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCase 4: Creating a Whole System Strategic Plan.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”BONUS MODULE: SOAR into your Potential with Purpose” tab_id=”1704324718655-4914cc2d-10b7″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323298892{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PURPOSE:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324766735{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Learn how to use SOAR at the level of self to develop effective leadership skills for your strategic leadership development plan.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704323664678{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OBJECTIVES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324816847{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLearn how to identify your values\, vision\, and mission with purpose.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324831579{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIdentify your current strengths as a leader and what weakness you might wish to explore to turn it into an opportunity to cultivate a strength.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324847054{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExplore opportunities for leadership growth and development.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324859489{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDetermine your leadership aspirations: what type of leader are you and want to further develop into?\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324880159{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nHow to establish specific\, measurable results you want to achieve in your leadership development.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704324896936{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nFormulate your leadership strategies\, plans\, and future learning resources.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS” tab_id=”1721237174252-8c002dfe-80e8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239407016{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This is a very practical workshop that focuses on helping you better understand the variety of ways SOAR can be used from a single person to a large organization. The instructor is focused on ensuring content is relevant to how you want to use SOAR. She provides many practical examples\, article\, and other learning materials to continue to explore and grow after the program is over.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721237361101{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]- Andrew Whitis\, Interim Executive Director\, OhioNet[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239414443{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This workshop highlights the true power of SOAR. I left with a deeper understanding of the framework and how it can be used to improve organizational planning\, strengthen teams and guide own own individual development.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721237633211{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]- Sara Bozeman\, Consultant\, Office of Patient-Centered Care & Cultural Transformation\, Department of Veterans Affairs[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239420729{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The ‘Introduction to SOAR Creating Strategy and Strategic Plans that Inspire’ training event was very good from start to finish as evidenced by comprehensive pre-training preparation\, positive\, energizing content that contributed to skills enhancement\, glitch free Zoom technology\, highly experienced trainers whose interactive training style provided ongoing opportunities for participation including trainee feedback and posing of questions. Post training reading materials were an indicator of going the extra-mile to enhance trainee’s competence and capabilities.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721237722365{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]- Dennis Whitford\, Owner/Operator\, 2Thunder Consulting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239426657{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Insightful and impactful — the SOAR sessions re-engaged and energized my thinking about how to apply appreciative inquiry in strategic situations to help individuals\, teams\, and organizations reach new heights.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721237801136{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]- Pam Cash\, Co-Founder and Chief of Positive Change\, Next Ascent\, LLC.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239433051{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]I really appreciate The Center for AI offering such a phenomenal program on SOAR with Jackie and Melissa – WOW! Talk about time well spent — it was an absolute pleasure and privilege and will say that this offering is by far one of the ‘high points’ in my learning journey. Jackie is incredible and her generosity is unparalleled! From the SOAR Design workshop (from part II of the series)\, I delivered a ‘micro-SOAR’ and council members walked away from the session feeling seen\, heard\, and inspired. Huge kudos to Jackie for developing dynamic and profound SOAR framework\, and her willingness to share her insights!![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721237927643{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]- L. Barbour\, Resilience Director\, Optum Workplace Well-Being[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text css=””] \nADDITIONAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1721077607958{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][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_1721078014165{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]You will need to purchase this book prior to the start of this course. This short\, easy-to-read book is available in electronic\, paperback\, or audio – please choose the format that best suits your learning style.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704407507453{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Buy Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1757027592407{margin-top: 10px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1737486105%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704415352653{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMETHOD OF DELIVERY:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]This workshop will be delivered via Zoom and will use various Zoom features\, including the annotation tool. To maximize your learning experience\, please participate using a desktop or laptop computer. 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_1721077993861{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLETTER OF COMPLETION\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]To obtain a letter of completion from The Center for Appreciative Inquiry\, 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_1721078094836{margin-top: -10px !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=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721078105117{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWANT TO TRAIN A TEAM OR GROUP?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_id=”have-questions”]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 strategy and strategic planning efforts. 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URL:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/event/introduction-to-soar-creating-strategies-strategic-plans-that-invite-innovation-and-engagement-apr2026/
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CATEGORIES:SOAR
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T090000
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SUMMARY:SOAR Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608922749{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nIDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY & DESIGN SOAR\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608929979{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]This SOAR Design Workshop is an engaging and collaborative session where we will explore a variety of SOAR designs from team to 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_1731608943517{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSOAR DESIGN WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757028114119{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]There are two workshops available for you to maximize your SOAR learning\, planning\, and application: Introduction to SOAR and SOAR Design. Below are the dates and times for both workshops. Please note: Introduction to SOAR is a pre-requisite for the SOAR Design workshop.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757028082071{margin-top: -10px !important;}”]\n    INTRODUCTION TO SOAR April 23-24\, 2026 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern SOAR DESIGN May 7\, 2026 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern Pre-requisite: None Pre-requisite: Introduction to SOAR \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608963286{margin-top: -5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nSOAR DESIGN WORKSHOP CONTENT:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731608971147{margin-top: 5px !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 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_1721081495496{margin-top: -15px !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_1721081503602{margin-top: -15px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1721083253987{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This workshop highlights the true power of SOAR. I left with a deeper understanding of the framework and how it can be used to improve organizational planning\, strengthen teams and guide our own individual development.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721081822510{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n– Sara Bozeman\, Consultant\,\nOffice of Patient-Centered Care & Cultural Transformation\, Department of Veterans Affairs \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h6″ color=”turquoise” c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”3″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS” tab_id=”1721238274886-1cc56223-16f1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239313726{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This is a very practical workshop that focuses on helping you better understand the variety of ways SOAR can be used from a single person to a large organization. The instructor is focused on ensuring content is relevant to how you want to use SOAR. She provides many practical examples\, article\, and other learning materials to continue to explore and grow after the program is over.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721238929099{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]– Andrew Whitis\, Interim Executive Director\, OhioNet[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239328510{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The ‘Introduction to SOAR Creating Strategy and Strategic Plans that Inspire’ training event was very good from start to finish as evidenced by comprehensive pre-training preparation\, positive\, energizing content that contributed to skills enhancement\, glitch free Zoom technology\, highly experienced trainers whose interactive training style provided ongoing opportunities for participation including trainee feedback and posing of questions. Post training reading materials were an indicator of going the extra-mile to enhance trainee’s competence and capabilities.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721238999237{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]– Dennis Whitford\, Owner/Operator\, 2Thunder Consulting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239335469{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As an Organization Development Consultant\, I was thrilled to see a public offering for a SOAR workshop presented by Jackie Stavros\, the creator of the framework. Having Melissa Robaina bring her expertise with Appreciative Inquiry was a real bonus! The workshop was content rich and the resources exceptional. I am glad I invested in this work and came away with more than I could have hoped for.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239054192{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]– Michele Hansen\, Principal\, Prismatic Business Solutions[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239343134{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Insightful and impactful — the SOAR sessions re-engaged and energized my thinking about how to apply appreciative inquiry in strategic situations to help individuals\, teams\, and organizations reach new heights.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239104338{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]– Pam Cash\, Co-Founder and Chief of Positive Change\, Next Ascent\, LLC.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239349573{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]I really appreciate The Center for AI offering such a phenomenal program on SOAR with Jackie and Melissa – WOW! Talk about time well spent — it was an absolute pleasure and privilege and will say that this offering is by far one of the ‘high points’ in my learning journey. Jackie is incredible and her generosity is unparalleled! From the SOAR Design workshop (from part II of the series)\, I delivered a ‘micro-SOAR’ and council members walked away from the session feeling seen\, heard\, and inspired. Huge kudos to Jackie for developing dynamic and profound SOAR framework\, and her willingness to share her insights!![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721239175783{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]– L. Barbour\, Resilience Director\, Optum Workplace Well-Being[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][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=”4/5″][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_1721081902705{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]You will need to purchase this book prior to the start of this course. This short\, easy-to-read book is available in electronic\, paperback\, or audio – please choose the format that best suits your learning style.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721081942507{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Buy Book” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1757028909997{margin-top: 10px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1737486105%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=””]This workshop will be delivered via Zoom and will use various Zoom features\, including the annotation tool. To maximize your learning experience\, please participate using a desktop or laptop computer. 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 css=””]To obtain a letter of completion from The Center for Appreciative Inquiry\, 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_1721082156386{margin-top: -10px !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=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/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 css=”” el_id=”have-questions”]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 strategy and strategic 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-may2026/
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CATEGORIES:SOAR
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SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352538489{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352547807{margin-top: 5px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352566168{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353313402{margin-top: 5px !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=”p” style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731353129940{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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353059387{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353067566{margin-top: 5px !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_1731353073528{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_1764630582177{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: MONDAY June 1\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY June 2\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY June 3\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY June 4\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEEK 2: MONDAY June 8\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY June 9\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY June 10\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY June 11\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352627046{margin-top: -20px !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_1764632183249{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, we will host a LIVE ORIENTATION SESSION – Monday\, May 18\, 2026 at 9am Pacific Time. This session will include an overview of course timelines\, learning objectives\, and a walk-through of the online platform. It’s also a chance to connect with trainers and other participants. If you’re unable to attend\, the session will be recorded.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352932857{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \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_1731522830884{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that aligns 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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353626208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase Book” color=”peacoc” size=”sm” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1731352878211{margin-top: 5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353575072{margin-top: -10px !important;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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353002845{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353010249{margin-top: 5px !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_1769207552836{margin-top: 0px !important;}” el_id=”have-questions”] \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/appreciative-inquiry-facilitator-training-vaift-june-2026/
LOCATION:CAI Online Learning Platform
CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
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SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352538489{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352547807{margin-top: 5px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352566168{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353313402{margin-top: 5px !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=”p” style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731353129940{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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353059387{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353067566{margin-top: 5px !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_1731353073528{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_1764631467445{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: MONDAY September 14\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY September 15\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY September 16\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY September 17\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEEK 2: MONDAY September 21\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY September 22\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY September 23\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY September 24\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352627046{margin-top: -20px !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_1764632059189{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, we will host a LIVE ORIENTATION SESSION – Monday\, August 31\, 2026 at 9am Pacific Time. This session will include an overview of course timelines\, learning objectives\, and a walk-through of the online platform. It’s also a chance to connect with trainers and other participants. If you’re unable to attend\, the session will be recorded.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352932857{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \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_1731522830884{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that aligns 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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353626208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase Book” color=”peacoc” size=”sm” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1731352878211{margin-top: 5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353575072{margin-top: -10px !important;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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353002845{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353010249{margin-top: 5px !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_1769207826909{margin-top: 0px !important;}” el_id=”have-questions”] \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/appreciative-inquiry-facilitator-training-aift-sept-2026/
LOCATION:CAI Online Learning Platform
CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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SUMMARY:Virtual Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (vAIFT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352538489{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352547807{margin-top: 5px !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 css=”.vc_custom_1731352566168{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTRAINING SEGMENTS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353313402{margin-top: 5px !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=”p” style=”flat” color=”peacoc” gap=”5″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”8″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731353129940{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_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353059387{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAIFT SCHEDULE:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353067566{margin-top: 5px !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_1731353073528{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_1764632330838{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]\n    WEEK 1: MONDAY November 2\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY November 3\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY November 4\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY November 5\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEEK 2: MONDAY November 9\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT TUESDAY November 10\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT WEDNESDAY November 11\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT THURSDAY November 12\, 2026 9:00am-11:00am PT \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352627046{margin-top: -20px !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_1764632355393{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To ensure that all participants are off to a strong start\, we will host a LIVE ORIENTATION SESSION – Monday\, October 26\, 2026 at 9am Pacific Time. This session will include an overview of course timelines\, learning objectives\, and a walk-through of the online platform. It’s also a chance to connect with trainers and other participants. If you’re unable to attend\, the session will be recorded.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731352932857{margin-top: -15px !important;}”] \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_1731522830884{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]This book is available in electronic or paperback versions. Please select the version that aligns 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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353626208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase Book” color=”peacoc” size=”sm” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1731352878211{margin-top: 5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB013IM19UG%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|target:_blank”][/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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353575072{margin-top: -10px !important;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 css=”.vc_custom_1731353002845{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCERTIFICATION PROCESS:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731353010249{margin-top: 5px !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_1769208020035{margin-top: 0px !important;}” el_id=”have-questions”] \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-nov-2026/
LOCATION:CAI Online Learning Platform
CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Appreciative-Inquiry-Facilitator-Training-AIFT-The-Center-for-Appreciative-Inquiry-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Becker":MAILTO:Kathy@CenterforAppreciativeInquiry.net
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