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explicitly grounded in past successes, rather than being
dreamed up from scratch.
Some NLP and Emotional Intelligence Perspectives
Because memory is state-dependent, people may need some
time to get into a positive frame of mind to recall their best
experiences.
Bear in mind "ecology" (knock-on effects and unintended
consequences on the wider system) when choosing the topic –
go for optimising the system rather than maximising a single
variable.
When people focus on what's working, they feel more positive.
Positive emotions increase energy, creativity and resilience.
This paper borrows heavily from:
The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry by Sue Annis Hammond
Buy it from Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon Canada
Appreciative Inquiry: A Revolution In Change – PowerPoint
presentation by Debbie Morris
The central resource for AI is the Appreciative Inquiry Commons.
A Positive Revolution In Change: Appreciative Inquiry is a great
introduction.
Source: Andy Smith tel [phone].
http://www.coachingleaders.co.uk/what-is-appreciative-inquiry/

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