BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@appreciativeinquiry.champlain.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240205 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240601 DTSTAMP:20230612T183108Z URL:https://appreciativeinquiry.champlain.edu/events/online-certification- in-appreciative-inquiry/ SUMMARY:Online Certification in Appreciative Inquiry DESCRIPTION:\nDevelop your capacity to identify and leverage strengths\, ta lents\, and possibilities with Appreciative Inquiry (AI).\n\n\n\nGrounded in evidence-based practices\, and the latest science of strength-based cha nge\, Appreciative Inquiry turns the old idea of organizational change on its head. Rather than starting with a focus on what is wrong in your organ ization\, AI invites you to ask what is working and how you can scale up s uccesses. \;For over 30 years\, AI has been used around the world to:& nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\nIncrease profits\, while at the same time improving the wo rld.\n\n\n\nShow businesses the bigger picture\, including their place in the world from a sustainability point of view.\n\n\n\nAllow employees to b e more creative and to have more buy-in with the company's strategic plans .\n\n\n\nImprove efficiency and output due to the revitalized commitment a nd enthusiasm from both employees and management for the company's mission .\n\n\n\nEngage entire communities in creating improvements in their regio n.\n\n\n\nWork across all types of organizational sectors\, from for-profi t to the social sector.\n\n\n\n\nIn our world of continual disruption\, AI provides a framework and practical tools to navigate change in a way that brings out the best in everyone. \;Step into your capacity to be a po sitive change leader today! \;\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nThroug h this certification program\, you learn the foundations of Appreciative I nquiry and define and design your own AI application with the help of expe rt coaches. You will learn the tools and techniques that will help you and your organization:\n\n\n\n\nLeverage Core Strengths\n\n\n\nEngage the Who le System\n\n\n\nAccelerate Positive Growth\n\n\n\n\nYou will also build c ompetency in these five core AI leadership skills increasingly in demand i n today’s ever-changing world:\n\n\n\n\nIntentional Inquiring\n\n\n\nFut ure Focusing\n\n\n\nSolutions Seeking\n\n\n\nAsset Appreciating\n\n\n\nInc lusively Involving\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know:\n\n\n\n\nThe course is designed for individuals across organizations who are working to lead chan ge formally or informally at the individual\, team\, or systems level.\n\n \n\nThe program is entirely virtual - participate from anywhere you are in the world!\n\n\n\nThe program is 15 Weeks in total\, designed in a series of three 4-week sessions (outlined below)\, with a 1-week break in betwee n sessions.\n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of the program\, you will be awarded a professional certification as an Appreciative Inquiry Practitio ner from the Cooperrider Center at Champlain College.\n\n\n\nThere will be one 1-hour zoom meeting per week. Students are requried to attend at leas t 9 out of the 12 zoom meetings. \;\n\n\n\nOn some of these zoom calls \, you will be connecting with not only instructors and each other\, but a lso leading industry experts who will share lessons and wisdom learned fro m years working in the field.\n\n\n\nExpect to spend 8-10 hours a week on learning materials and applications.\n\n\n\nIn addition to pre-recorded\, on demand lectures from Drs. Lindsey Godwin and David Cooperrider\, you wi ll also be provided with weekly learning materials and hands-on applicatio n opportunities to bring AI to life in your world.\n\n\n\nAll required res ources (articles\, videos\, books\, chapters\, etc.) are provided as part of your tuition.\n\n\n\nAs part of the program\, you will receive a 1-year subscription to the AI Practitioner Journal. \;\n\n\n\nThis course qu alifies for 10 CEUs.\n\n\n\n\nSession Dates and Topics:\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 5 - March 1\, 2024: Session 1 - Foundations in Appreciative inquiry &\; Strengths-Based Change\n\n\n\nOne month break (March 4-29\, 2024)\n\n\n\n April 1 - April 26\, 2024: Session 2 - Appreciative Inquiry Applications f or Change Leaders\n\n\n\nOne week break (April 29-May 3\, 2024)\n\n\n\nMay 6 - May 31\, 2024: Session 3 - Designing &\; Delivering Positive Impac t with Appreciative Inquiry\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Cooperrider Center at Champ lain College\n\n\n\nThe David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inqui ry \;is the global hub for connecting people to learn about\, apply\, and amplify Appreciative Inquiry. Appreciative Inquiry is a framework for discovering and accelerating individual and organizational strengths to ge nerate value.\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\n\nWithdrawal up to two weeks bef ore the start of the course: 100% refund\n\n\n\nWithdrawal between two wee ks before and 3 days before the start of the course: 50% refund or transfe r registration in full to another person.\n\n\n\nWithdrawal within 3 days of the start of the course: No refund.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? \;Contact t he Cooperrider Center at appreciativeinquiry@champlain.edu.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR