Seeing the mighty oak in the acorn Appreciative Intelligence: The ability to see the generative potential in any situation and to actualize it. Seeing the mighty oak in the acorn Tojo Thatchenkary

Appreciative Intelligence Qualities: Persistence: of thought until a goal is achieved. Conviction that one’s actions matter: can achieve a goal or perform a task as a result of one’s actions. Tolerance for uncertainty: use the chaos of ambiguous ideas to spark innovation & creativity. Irrepressible resilience: channel energy with focus and determination to accomplish goals in the face of challenges. 2. Self esteem, positive self talk 3. Dare to be successful, get rid of fear of success

Appreciative Inquiry Facilitating Positive Change Leading process for positive change at all levels of human interaction and organization: Strategic planning; Culture & large scale transformation; Management & executive team development; Community planning Personal development Coaching others

Appreciative Inquiry “We live in worlds our questions create.” (Cooperrider) Change on the scale of the whole. Uniting strengths across silos inspires innovation. Focus upon the Positive Core. Seeks out the “best of what is” to help ignite the collective imagination of “what might be”. “Appreciative organizing is based on the assumption that the continuous creation and sharing of meaning is crucial to the full engagement of individuals and to the capacities of the organization for fluid and effective transformation.” (Anderson et al., 2008)

Moving from Deficit to Abundance Deficit Management Abundance Management through AI I.D. Problem Conduct Root Cause Analysis Brainstorm Solutions Develop Treatment/ Action Plan or Intervention Aspirational…what is it we want to become? What is it we want to create? Appreciate: “What gives life?” Imagine: “What might be?” Design: “What should be?” Create: “What will be?” Hold all people in positive regard. Help others become the best they can become. Strengths based inquiry, dialogue and communication. Encourage others to discover, express, and realize their strengths, hopes and dreams (builds confidence & efficacy).