Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a strength based approach to change and innovation. This methodology helps us to be curious to understand what is working well and why, and seek ways to make these things happen more of the time.
AI is used in many settings for a wide variety of purposes, here on the mid north coast we are interested in and committed to improving the experience of each individual who interacts with our health service, this can be patients, their family and friends, staff, volunteers and external consultants … really it can be anyone.
The model or cycle to inquire appreciatively is firstly being curious, to discover what is working well and importantly why, then to use this information to dream or envision what could be, to design an image of the future. In design we are focused on co-creating a plan, we are exploring and innovating together, asking questions like “what can we work on together to make this happen?”
Deliver is about embedding what we have created into our world, observing and being curious how it’s operating, it’s a dynamic process.
Links
- What is Appreciative Inquiry by David Cooperrider
- AI Commons is a place for everyone with an interest in Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and positive change
Videos
- David Cooperrider 15 minutes on Appreciative Inquiry and Education
- The Tribes We Lead by Seth Godin
- The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown
- Listening to Shame by Brene Brown
- Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count by Brene Brown
- Brene Brown on Empathy
- Brene Brown on Blame
- Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
- Prof Belinda Dewar Caring Conversations
- Prof Belinda Dewar Positive Caring Practices
- Prof Belinda Dewar What Is Appreciative Inquiry
Further Information
If you would like to know more or are perhaps interested in some further education or workshops please contact either Tania Arnott in the Hastings Macleay Network or Lorraine Brown for the Coffs Harbour Network