Fostering innovation with the appreciative inquiry

Training Theme 

The Appreciative Inquiry approach offers a positive and participatory approach to organizational change, breaking with traditional problem-centered methods. Through a 5-step process (definition, discovery of resources, future, decision, deployment), it makes it possible to transform organizations by capitalizing on existing strengths rather than focusing on dysfunctions. This methodology promotes innovation and continuous improvement by actively involving teams in a constructive dynamic of co-creation of solutions, sharing of talents and positive projection towards the future.

Training Objectives 

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Follow the 5 specific steps of Appreciative Inquiry to support change and encourage innovation in a positive and participatory way.
• Adopt this innovative approach based on existing resources within the organization and focused on solutions.
• Define the subject to work on by involving the relevant individuals.
• Focus, in pairs, on the resources, talents, skills, and internal successes to lead the change.
• Collectively create a clear vision of the desired future and define a roadmap to achieve it.
• Guide the implementation and adjust the roadmap to the reality on the ground.

Target Audience 

All managers or project leaders who need to promote and support changes in their organization.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video "Using the Appreciative Approach at Aspira", 1'28
  • A case study showing the successful integration of Artificial Intelligence via the Appreciative Approach
• Quiz on the use of the appreciative approach for innovative change

LEARN

• Expert video: Using the appreciative approach, 7'48
  • The origins of the appreciative approach, its principles and the 5 stages of its deployment
• Quizzes and TRUE/FALSE on the characteristics and effects of the appreciative approach
• Appreciative Inquiry and the virtuous circle of continuous improvement
• The 5 pillars of Appreciative Inquiry

ANCHOR

• Becoming an appreciative team: the 10 key strengths (authenticity, courage, maturity, etc.)
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)