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Transforming Workplace Relationships with Appreciative Inquiry

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Friday, January 27 2012

During one full day, participants in this workshop will learn about how Appreciative Inquiry (or 'AI' - an exciting strengths-based methodology) can be applied to improve workplace relationships. In particular, we will share how to implement AI performance reviews, which can help change this experience into one that is more motivating and effective for both parties, while building the relationship between employer and employee. We will also touch upon dealing with conflict and building successful teams through an AI lens. All levels of familiarity with AI are welcome, as we will learn about the concept more through its application than through direct discussion.

Learning goals:

• What is Appreciative Inquiry (“AI”)?
• How can an AI perspective be applied to workplace relationships?
• Why might I consider using the AI Performance Review system in my organization?
• What are the steps involved in an AI Performance Review, for employees and employers?

Who should attend?

• Those able to influence performance review processes for their team, department, or organization
• HR professionals
• Consultants in organization development

How much does this workshop cost?

• Standard rate: $160 CDN
• Community rate: $100 CDN
• Student rate: $90.00 CDN
• Group rate (3 or more): 80.00 CDN per person

*Please call in with your credit card info or make cheque payable to Concordia University, CHRCS

Who is facilitating this workshop?

Lise Palmer, MA

(BA, BSW, MA) specializes in designing and facilitating processes for communities and not-for-profit organizations. She has designed and delivered consultations, workshops, forums, and other events on small and large scales in British Columbia, Ontario, and all corners of Quebec.

Interested in contributing toward vibrant and sustainable organizations, she founded Lise Palmer Consulting in 2009 and has since had the pleasure of leading a small team through diverse consultation contracts-from priority-setting in northern Ontario, to strategic planning on Quebec's Lower North Shore, to team-building in Ottawa. Due to the exciting growth of her business, Lise is currently transitioning from "Lise Palmer Consulting" to "Spark: vibrant organisations". For more information please visit her website.

Lise holds an MA in Human Systems Intervention, which emphasizes "systems thinking" in building effective organizations. She is a member of the Academy of Management and is a board member of L’Abri en Ville in Montreal. She also volunteers as a facilitator with University of the Streets Cafe and is an annual sponsor of 350.org New Zealand.