Appreciative Inquiry Summit
An Appreciative Inquiry Summit brings an entire system into one room to discover what it does best, dream about what it could become, design the structures to get there, and commit to action. It follows the 4D cycle (Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny) across one to four days, with mixed stakeholder tables doing the thinking.
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What You'll Achieve with the Appreciative Inquiry Summit Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Enhanced alignment and commitment from participants towards shared goals.
Increased engagement and ownership of strategic plans by stakeholders.
Creation of actionable plans rooted in organizational strengths.
When to Use the Appreciative Inquiry Summit Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When seeking strategic alignment across an entire organization or community.
During a merger or major transition to build a shared identity.
How the Appreciative Inquiry Summit Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Step 1: Opening and Framing
Set the tone and establish ground rules. A senior leader commits to the process, and participants engage in introductions to build rapport.
2Step 2: Discover
Participants pair up to conduct appreciative interviews, surfacing the organization's positive core through shared stories, which are then clustered into key themes.
3Step 3: Dream
New groups are formed to envision the future based on Discovery outputs. Participants create vivid representations of their dreams for the organization.
4Step 4: Design
Design teams develop concrete propositions and necessary structures to achieve the shared dreams, followed by presentations and feedback rounds.
Key Topics Covered in the Appreciative Inquiry Summit Workshop
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