Appreciative Interviews
Appreciative Interviews are structured paired conversations where one person interviews the other using carefully crafted, strengths-based questions. Instead of asking about problems and gaps, the questions direct attention to peak experiences, moments of success, and the conditions that made those moments possible. After each interview, the pair swaps roles.
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What You'll Achieve with the Appreciative Interviews Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Enhances team connection and trust.
Uncovers hidden strengths and best practices.
Facilitates rich storytelling to inform future actions.
When to Use the Appreciative Interviews Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
At the start of a team development programme to build connection.
When a group needs to shift from a deficit mindset to a strengths mindset.
How the Appreciative Interviews Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Setup
Craft tailored interview questions, print guides, arrange seating, and prepare space for theme capture.
2Step 1: Frame the purpose
Explain the exercise's goal to participants, distribute guides, and clarify the format and timing of interviews.
3Step 2: First interview round
Pairs engage in the first interview, with one person sharing their stories while the other listens and takes notes.
4Step 3: Second interview round
Participants swap roles for the second round, allowing both to share their stories and practice deep listening.
Key Topics Covered in the Appreciative Interviews Workshop
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