Appreciative Inquiry

The underlying assumption in Appreciative Inquiry is the belief that every individual, team and organisation has experience of working exceptionally well. An Appreciative Inquiry begins with discovering what has worked well in the past in relation to a particular issue. The process then moves through stages to imagine, and then design, how things might improve in the future. Starting with the positive, rather than the problem, can be useful in many contexts. Appreciative Inquiry is used by organisations for strategic planning and organisational development and as a framework for coaching and supervision.