Friends of Taos Institute Workshops

The workshop offerings listed on this calendar are sponsored by "Friends of the Taos Institute", board members, advisory board members, associates, and others who work toward social change using social constructionist theory and practices.

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Social Construction, Relational Theory and Change Practices | November 1
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The Strengths-Based Leader | November 11-12
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Additional Workshops - Dates to be Determined

Foundations and Practice of Appreciative Inquiry | July 2010

Location: Portland, OR, USA
In times of economic turbulence and change, all organizations face the challenge of how to continue in ways that support their core mission, staff, and clients/customers. Some organizations look to leverage the best of their strengths and capacities in ways that enable them to survive, even to thrive in a pressurized environment.

This interactive 4-day workshop serves as an in-depth introduction to the philosophy, research and practice of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as it has evolved over the last 25 years. Our focus on accelerated positive organizational change and innovation is designed for senior managers and change facilitators seeking a solid grounding in the possibilities of a strength-based and participatory approach to whole-system innovation, design, planning, implementation, and organizational effectiveness.

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Advanced Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Studio | July 2010

Location: Portland, OR, USA
In this highly collaborative, “deep dive” studio environment, participants will:

•  Experience an advanced community of practice where they can share experiences to date, identify their personal strengths as AI practitioners, and expand their capacity to design and lead AI initiatives that result in accelerated, measurable change
•  Dive deeply into the limitations and strengths of the 5D cycle for transformational change
Learn about the latest innovations in the field of strategic-strength based change

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 Appreciative Inquiry Certificate Programs

Corporation for Positive Change AI Certificate Program - Appreciative Inquiry and the Practice of Positive Change

A Program of Four Workshops A comprehensive developmental process for acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to lead, design and facilitate positive change in organizations and communities using Appreciative Inquiry. For application:

- Website: www.positivechange.org

For information:
- Phone: 303-972-5155
- Email: office@positivechange.org

AI Certificate Program in Positive Business and Society Change, Weatherhead School of Management with David Cooperrider at Case Western Reserve University

The AI Certificate Program in Positive Business and Society Change is for people whose lives are dedicated to leading significant business, society, and global change. The program draws on Case Western Reserve University's outstanding faculty and combines its rich history of leadership with world-class facilities, a dynamic learning environment, diverse interchange of ideas, and intellectually expansive exploration into areas like these:
  • Appreciative Inquiry
  • Positive Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Study of Human Strengths
  • Positive Change in Business and Society

The purpose of the Certificate is to explore the potential of AI at the intersection of business and society -- where businesses have the opportunity to be agents of world benefit by building thriving communities, creating sustainable enterprises, and building cooperative partnerships with civil society to promote the common good.

CONTACT: James Van Doren
Executive Education, Weatherhead School of Management
jrv5@case.edu
Phone (216) 368-6413