The First โ€œDโ€ in Appreciative Inquiry: Define

Define is the beginning of your AI journey.

Our material on each of the 5 Ds will be presented inย  2 parts. For DEFINE, weโ€™ll learn about the concept in Course 2A. ย Then, in Course 2B, we see how DEFINE is used when putting together an AI Summit.ย 

Course 2: Define

2A

After thisย microlearn, participants will be able to:ย 

  • Describe how DEFINE works to guide the AI cycle through diversity, system-wide participation, and the creation of a topic choice.
  • Identify an excellent topic choice.
  • Identify conversations that are generative about our organizations.
  • Synthesize the impact of positive emotions on people and organizations.
  • Define how the Simultaneity Principle is at play in DEFINE.

2Bย 

After thisย microlearn, participants will be able to:ย ย 

  • Identify the stakeholders necessary for an excellent topic choice and AI Summit.ย ย 
  • Identify the characteristics of organizational readiness.ย ย 
  • Explain how to do a successful DEFINE phase with your core team.ย 
  • Identify the characteristics of a great topic choice.ย