Appreciative Inquiry

Come eseguirlo

1. 1

   Define the affirmative topic: what aspect of the organisation do you want to strengthen? Frame it positively.

2. 2

   Discover: conduct paired appreciative interviews. 'Tell me about a time when [topic] was at its best. What were the conditions? What did you contribute?'

3. 3

   Collect stories and identify the themes and factors present when things work best.

4. 4

   Dream: based on what we discovered, what could be possible? Create provocative propositions — bold statements of the desired future as if it already exists.

5. 5

   Design: what structures, processes, and relationships need to be in place to support the dream?

6. 6

   Destiny: what specific commitments and actions will we take to move toward the design?

7. 7

   Implement and sustain through ongoing appreciative practices.

Suggerimenti

• AI is a philosophy as much as a technique — if the facilitator doesn't genuinely believe in the strength-based premise, it will feel manipulative.

• Don't use it to avoid hard conversations; use it to generate energy before addressing hard realities.',

Variazioni

Run an AI Summit (large group, 2+ days) for whole-organisation transformation. Use paired AI interviews as a team-building activity or meeting opener. Combine with Future Search Conference for large-scale community engagement.