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Appreciative Interviews

A structured paired interview process from Appreciative Inquiry where participants interview each other about peak experiences and what they value most. Unlike problem-focused discussion openers, appreciative interviews generate positive energy, build connection, and surface the conditions that produce excellence — making them powerful as workshop openers or community-building exercises.

Durata
20m–40m
Dimensione del gruppo
4–100 people
Materiali
interview guide with 3–4 questions
Fonte
Community

Come eseguirlo

  1. 1

    Prepare 3–4 open interview questions focused on peak experiences and strengths: 'Tell me about a time you felt most alive and engaged at work. What made it so? What were you contributing?'

  2. 2

    Pair participants. Person A interviews Person B for 7–10 minutes, listening deeply and taking brief notes on what stands out.

  3. 3

    Switch. Person B interviews Person A.

  4. 4

    Each person shares one key story or insight from their partner with the larger group.

  5. 5

    Harvest themes: what do the stories reveal about what makes us thrive? What conditions were present?

Suggerimenti

  • Listening without interruption is essential — resist the coaching reflex to ask follow-up questions.

  • The interviewer's job is to draw out the story and note the life-giving factors.

  • Stories, not opinions, are the unit of data.

Variazioni

Use as the 'Discover' phase of a full Appreciative Inquiry cycle. Run 'appreciative exit interviews' to capture what made people's best work possible before they leave the organisation.

Casi d'uso

Workshop openingsCommunity buildingTeam culture explorationChange management kick-offs

Metodi correlati

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Domande frequenti

Quando usare Appreciative Interviews?▾

Usa Appreciative Interviews quando vuoi: Workshop openings; Community building; Team culture exploration; Change management kick-offs.

Quanto dura Appreciative Interviews?▾

Appreciative Interviews dura tipicamente da 20 a 40 minuti.

Per quanti partecipanti è adatto Appreciative Interviews?▾

Appreciative Interviews funziona meglio per gruppi di 4–100 partecipanti.

Di quali materiali ho bisogno per Appreciative Interviews?▾

Per condurre Appreciative Interviews avrai bisogno di: interview guide with 3–4 questions.

Quanto è difficile facilitare Appreciative Interviews?▾

Appreciative Interviews è classificato come principiante — facile da facilitare anche senza esperienza precedente.

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