Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Programme

Human systems grow in the direction of questions we most frequently ask ourselves

In its broadest focus, Appreciative Inquiry (AI) involves the systematic discovery of what gives “life” to a living system when it is most alive, most effective, and most capable in economic, ecological, and human terms.  At the heart of AI is the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a system’s capacity to understand, anticipate, and heighten positive potential.

Guided by the Principles of Appreciative Inquiry, the process typically involves the 4-D stages with an affirmative topic as the focal point.

Comprising both coursework and fieldwork, this programme provides in-depth and hands-on training to apply AI methodologies at the interpersonal, organisational and ecosystem levels. Those who will benefit most are:

  • Organisation Development Practitioners facilitating transformation efforts
  • Leaders keen to learn about strengths-based change
  • Internal Facilitators and Coaches keen to frame and design inquiry that transforms

Structure of programme

Participants who complete the following 3 parts of the programme to receive a certificate jointly issued by the David Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry and the Sequoia Group

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AI Foundations Programme

3 Days

Guided Field Applications

3 Months

AI Capstone Programme

3 Days

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