Appreciative Interviews (AI)

Come eseguirlo

1. 1

   Invite participants to pair up with someone they don't know well and ask them to share a story about a successful collaborative challenge they are proud of.

2. 2

   Arrange the space with chairs for face-to-face pairs, ensuring no tables are needed.

3. 3

   Instruct pairs to conduct interviews, with each participant sharing their story and noting the conditions that enabled success. Allow 7-10 minutes per person.

4. 4

   Form groups of four and have each member retell their partner's story, focusing on identifying patterns and conditions that supported success. Allocate 15 minutes for this step.

5. 5

   Collect insights and patterns on a flip chart for the whole group to see, summarizing key points if necessary. Spend 10-15 minutes on this.

6. 6

   Conclude with a group discussion using the 1-2-4-All method, exploring how to invest in conditions that foster success and identifying opportunities for further improvement.

Suggerimenti

• Encourage participants to focus on positive stories to generate energy and engagement.

• Remind them to listen without judgment and to let go of preconceived notions.

• Make sure the stories and patterns are visible to everyone, as this helps in recognizing success factors collectively.

Variazioni

Consider graphically recording story titles and conditions on a large wall tapestry to visualize success patterns. You might also expand groups to eight participants for a broader exchange of stories. Follow up with discussions on essential practices needed for future success.