The
Appreciative Inquiry Coaching Training (AICT) is a 5-day course that will comprise a full Appreciative Inquiry into our collective experience of Appreciative Inquiry and Coaching/Consulting. Together we will explore and experience each of the 5 D's as it relates to one-on-one relationships (between you and a client). The practicum, which participants will submit for certification, will embody "Destiny" as you apply the lessons taught during this course into your coaching work.
AICT IS DESIGNED FOR:
- Change Agents who have a good foundation and understanding of Appreciative Inquiry and/or Co-Active Coaching;
- Experienced Appreciative Inquiry Facilitators who would like to practice and improve their one-on-one communication skills;
- Seasoned coaches who are tired of 'problem-solving' and long for more radical, life-enriching ways of coaching.
AICT REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Pre-workshop reading, five full days of instruction, lunch, instructional materials, supervised practicum for Ai Coaching Certification, mentoring /support for one year, and earn 25.4 Continuing Coaching Education Units (CCEUs) for the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
AICT SCHEDULE AND HOURS:
This Appreciative Inquiry coaching course is highly experiential - each participant pairs up with a coachee, and a coach, for 4 out of the 5 days, to practice and experience the skills demonstrated by the trainers. Each practice session ends with time for reflection and discussion. Your trainers will provide theoretical input (supported by audio-visual material) to enhance the learner's experience.
Day One - Experiencing Appreciative Coaching
Inquire into the essence of 'Appreciative Coaching' by learning from our own collective best experiences of when Appreciative Inquiry, and coaching, is at its best.
Day Two - Defining the Topic
Devote ourselves to Defining the Topic as well as establishing a coaching agreement (or multi-level 'contract') with the client. We will also touch on coaching topics such as active listening and re-framing.
Day Three - Discovering the Client's Topic
Learn to facilitate an evolving discovery of the client's Positive Core and its implications for the future while maintaining the client's focus on the 'ideal future'.
Day Four - Dreaming a Preferred Future
Learn to create powerful metaphors and images of the client's Positive Core
Day Five - Designing Provocative Propositions
Convert the client's vision into a roadmap by constructing powerful provocative propositions that are bold, affirmative, and provoke action.
AICT CERTIFICATION - Destiny (on-going discovery, dream and design)
To become certified by the Center for Appreciative Inquiry as an Appreciative Coach, you will participate in an Appreciative Inquiry Coaching Training © (AICT) and then complete a Supervised Practicum and Narrative Summary. The Supervised Practicum and Narrative Summary must be completed within one year of the AICT you attend. Your AICT Trainer(s) will be available by email and/or phone for free consultations throughout your Practicum.
