METHODS
Appreciative InquiryUsed in place of the traditional problem-solving approach – i.e. finding what is wrong and forging solutions to fix the problems – Appreciative Inquiry seeks out what is “right” in an organisation, its success, its life-giving force. This focus generates tremendous positive energy for organisational learning and the creation of an imagined future.
Inspired changes happen if people access innate needs for dignity and meaning
A worldview, a theory, a mindset, and an approach: Appreciative Inquiry is an articulated concept that reinforces the habit of mind that moves through the world in a generative frame, seeking and finding images of the possible rather than scenes of disaster and despair.
What it achieves
Appreciative Inquiry is an effective process for organisations that are seeking to engage in developing their strategic future. Organisational members quickly establish a vision that is grounded in their past successes and passions; they find themselves galvanised into action by the energy that springs from the process.
Perspectivity has applied Appreciative Inquiry to envisioning, strategic planning, business development, team building, developing performance systems, monitoring and evaluation, cultural change programmes and leadership development. The range of possible applications is seemingly unlimited.
The concept has been used by every conceivable type of organisation, from large business corporations to small NGOs and government agencies all over the world.
More info:
- Read our flyer Appreciative Inquiry (pdf)
- Check out some of our projects where we’ve used Appreciate Inquiry
- Contact Lisette or Monique
External Evaluation Avicres
Creating momentum and space to improve Lisette Gast facilitated a learning process in which people who are affiliated with AVICRES got a chance to reflect together on how their workings could be improved. AVICRES, a Brazilian/German NGO, has programmes that focus on...
Appreciative Inquiry Retreat in Uganda
A workshop was conducted for the EAC Secretariat and GIZ, with the support of two consultants from Perspectivity Enterprise using the ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ approach which is highly participatory and creative, tailored for diverse groups in complex settings. The EAC...
Three day Appreciative Inquiry retreat for the East African Community
Perspectivity Enterprise facilitated a three day Appreciative Inquiry retreat for the East African Community to stimulate a flourishing local production of high quality medicines through the Regional Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan of Action. Participants are...
Communication Strategy for Women Peacemakers
The Women Peacemakers Program (WPP) in the Netherlands asked Perspectivity to guide the development of their new communication strategy. The program, originally set up by Cordaid, became an independent organization in 2012. In 2013 the team elaborated their...
Leadership Development at Zoological NGOs Tanzania
Between 2009 and 2013 Perspectivity carried out several leadership, training and capacity development programmes for the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FSZ). Leadership Training In 2013 Monique Janmaat carried out a Leadership Training for the Frankfurt Zoological...
Capacity Building in Burundi
Perspectivity is subcontracted by The Hague Academy to lead an organisational capacity building programme of 2,5 years for four NGO’s in Burundi. The organizational capacity building is part of the Peace under Construction Programme by CARE-the Netherlands and The...
Our toolbox
In our work, we use a broad range of methodologies and approaches that lean on decades of experimental research. We gratefully build on the theories and concepts developed by our teachers and colleagues. To achieve sustainable results, we determine which method fits every project best.
Methods we frequently use: