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Appreciative Inquiry

Career Development
Man in a pensative state

Description

Appreciative inquiry focuses on bringing out the best in people and discovering how they use their skills to function in their work and everyday life. Through appreciative inquiry, an employer uses the art of asking questions and considering opinions to strengthen the system as a whole, creating a more positive environment and heightening employee potential. This approach focuses less on negativity and criticism and more on utilizing personal strengths and encouraging discovery.

learning Outcomes

  • Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
  • Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
  • Encourage others to think positively
  • Recognize positive attributes in people
  • Create positive imagery
  • Manage and guide employees in a positive environment

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