#📓 #📄 #🟠 # The Appreciative Inquiry Summit: An Emerging Methodology for Whole System Positive Change. ![[calendar-plus.svg]] <small>Sep 21, 2021</small> | ![[calendar-clock.svg]] <small>Jan 03, 2023</small> 🏷️ [[Appreciative Inquiry]], [[Organization Development MOC|OD]] **Author:** Diana Whitney & David Cooperrider **Citation:** Whitney, D., & Cooperrider, D. L. (2015). *The appreciative inquiry summit: An emerging methodology for whole system positive change.* AI Commons. https://appreciativeinquiry.champlain.edu/educational-material/the-appreciative-inquiry-summit-an-emerging-methodology-for-whole-system-positive-change/ --- # Summary Provides a framework for understanding [[Appreciative Inquiry Summit]] as a tool for positive change. Outlines a typical summit and discusses what contributes to success in large-group work. ## Key Takeaways # Notes & Important Ideas - Modern organizations require large-scale interventions. ([note on p.13](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=1)) - Benefits of a 'whole system' workshop: - Builds trust because everyone is present - People get a chance to see and understand other parts of the organization - Sense of connection and belonging to a group with a greater purpose - Validates and gives credibility to the outcomes of the workshop - People are more committed ([note on p.14](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=2)) - Has been used in a variety of industries and organizations to develop partnership agreements, strategic plans, business alliances and cultural change. ([note on p.14](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=2)) - In order to be successful an AI Summit must have a clear task and provide a welcoming environment for everyone in the system to come together for open and frank sharing. ([note on p.18](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=6)) - The goal is to find something that people will be excited to to talk about and excited to take action on. ([note on p.23](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=11)) - AI Summit seeks higher ground, not common ground. What are the ideas and possibilities that are the most innovative and the most meaningful? ([note on p.23](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=11)) - When to Host an AI Summit -When task requires high levels of participation and cooperation - To launch an initiative and accelerate the process of change - To build and nurture relationships and cooperation among diverse (and potentially conflicting) groups of people - To integrate multiple change efforts ([note on p.24](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=12)) > "The lesson is clear to those who would be leaders of change: approach the task with a child's sense of wonder and curiosity. Be open to having your answers questioned." ([Whitney and Cooperrider :21](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=9)) > "the case for change comes through the discovery, dream and design of positive possibilities that are so inspiring that they energize and provoke action in their direction." ([Whitney and Cooperrider :21](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/479TLV44?page=9)) ## Connections to Other Materials --- # Personal Reflections & Application - How could leaders use appreciative interviews with their teams outside of an AI Summit? # Other References