Appreciative Inquiry Toolbox
Course description
Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based, inclusive and actionable approach towards large system change and development. Appreciative Inquiry works on the premise that every organic system has some inherent generative forces which, when amplified, unleash positive energy and enable collective commitment. It facilitates organization-wide changes through appreciative tapping of strengths, ideas, aspirations and co-evolved imagination, leading to co-owned and participatory accomplishment.
This is a course which includes Appreciative Leadership, Coaching and Supervision, Appreciative Performance Management and Engagement. It is a blend of experiential learning, concept and skill-building practice employing individual, small group and plenary exercises.
Methodology
Appreciative Inquiry is a proven methodology for leading systemic generative change in organizations and communities. Its diverse applications include: Strategic Planning, Vision – Values – Culture Articulation and Cascade, Leadership and Team Excellence, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Alliance Integration, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Change and Development.
Benefits
This workshop is designed to for professionals and individuals for facilitating an appreciative mindset and for those who want to:
- Expand their skills
- Practice mindfulness
- Envision and make a life or professional plan
- Develop a positive perspective
- Become familiar with appreciative inquiry methodology
- Learn new practical methods
- Enjoy creative fun and become more resilient.
Programme
- Learning about the Aristotelian genesis and philosophy of Appreciative Inquiry
- Appreciative Inquiry principles and practices
- The craft of Appreciative Inquiry process and affirmative topics: Learning and Practising
- Mapping ‘Positive Core and Full Potential’, Provocative Propositions, Appreciative Interviews
- Reframing ‘Problem’ into ‘Possibility’
- Cultivating a generative approach
- Practising ‘Appreciative Conversations’
- Applications of ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ in organizational context
- Increasing cultural awareness
- Coping with prejudices: Strategies and attitudes
- Multicultural awareness
- Knowledge about cultural adaption
- Practical Implementation
- Outdoor activity
Duration: 5 days
Dates: Upon request
Location: Athens, Greece
Designed for participants/groups
This workshop is designed for professionals and individuals to:
- Expand skills
- Practice mindfulness
- Envision and make a life or professional plan
- Develop a positive perspective
- Become familiar with Appreciative Inquiry methodology
- Acquire new practical methods
- Enjoy creative fun and become more resilient.
Instructors
Dr. Markos Perrakis, founder and managing director of Fractality, designs and implements projects in the areas of leadership development and strategic planning to promote effective communication and individual and collective process development.
Dr. Perrakis is one of the first persons in Greece to apply the methodology of appreciative inquiry for individual and organizational development. This approach seeks to strengthen human capital and social bonds to generate organizational capacity.
Fractality offers services in coaching, training, assessments, supervision, process facilitation and speaking, systemic consultation, solution focused and cognitive behavioural approaches, methods of participatory design, spiritual intelligence and psychometric assessment. Dr. Perrakis is a certified provider of Vocational Guidance and Professional Orientation and an ISO 9001 lead auditor.
Dr. Perrakis is a representative of the Association of International Institution Supervision in Europe, a member of International Intervision Groups, scientific assistant of the Society for Organisational Learning, and scientific partner of the European Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (EUMU) in Greece in the Strategic Planning and Human Capital Development programmes.
Dr. Perrakis holds a Ph.D. in social psychology on leadership styles and their efficiency in organisations and an M.A. in clinical psychology.
Venue
Our programme takes place on the island of Crete in Greece in the pleasant seaside town of Platanias close to Chania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Porto Platanias Village Resort, located on the northwest coast of Crete, provides luxurious accommodations and fully serviced workshop facilities. Beaches, local eateries, shops and sites are within walking distance of Porto Platanias. This setting provides ample opportunity for participants to continue discussions outside of formal workshop hours in a relaxed atmosphere.
The closest international airports are Chania International Airport (24 km) and Heraklion International Airport (165 km).
Participation Fee
Option A.
The fee for this course is 990 Euros.
It includes tuition fee and educational material, certificates of participation, welcome cocktail, half day excursion (optional) .
Accommodation and meals are not included in the above fee.
Option B.
Total full package price for participants with double room accommodation: 1,700€ (approx. depending on the period)
All prices include:
– A 5-star hotel accommodation, 5 nights
– Breakfast
– Welcome cocktail
– Lunch
– Workshop tuition fee
– Educational materials
– Certificate of participation at the end
Additional option:
- A half-day excursion with the group led by locals – €50
Contact us
Questions or concerns? please contact us at [email protected] or call +302106010522. Cancellation Policy*
Until 30 days before the starting date of the selected workshop, cancellation will be free of charge and the pre-payment will be fully refunded. Between 30 to 15 days before the starting date of the workshop, 50% of the fee will be refunded. Within the 15 days before the starting date of the workshop no refunds will be made.