The basic idea behind appreciative inquiry, as proposed by David Cooperrider, is to make everyone aware of the positive experiences and successes of the organization. Rather than analyzing problems and trying to identify what is wrong with the organization, which is the most common approach, the focus of appreciative inquiry is on what is right and how you can learn from and build on these strengths.
A three-step process prepares you for appreciative inquiry in a large-group meeting:
Step One:
Choose the topic and put it in positive terms.
Step Two:
Create questions that will stimulate participants to report positive examples.
Step Three:
Ask the questions of everyone who is a source of the information. Keep in mind that ...
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