Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair is an inspirational speaker and facilitator. She brings to her consulting practice over twenty years experience in higher education in formal and informal leadership roles, most recently as the President of Nova Scotia Community College. Over a broad ranging career she has worked as a leader in higher education, in faculty development, international projects, women in development and the mentorship and education of other leaders. She has particular expertise in the development of leaders, appreciative inquiry in strategic planning, diversity, women in leadership, and is a sought …

A brief overview of Phase 1 of the CNAQ Strategic Planning process using Appreciative Inquiry.
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hfriesen123. “CNAQ Strategic Planning (Phase 1) overview.” YouTube – Broadcast Yourself. . N.p., 29 June 2010. Web. 8 July 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofl0GmnnoYI>.

Overview:
Appreciative Inquiry is an approach to planning and positive change that has been used successfully in communities and organizations all around the world.  It is broad-based, highly participative, and energizing.  It builds new skills in colleagues and staff, develops new leaders, encourages a culture of inquiry, and helps create shared vision and purpose for your organization by building on your organization’s core values and strengths.  Perhaps most importantly-it leads to action, commitment, and results.
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Webinar: Strategic Planning with Appreciative Inquiry for Colleges and Universities
Location: Webinar – Online
Date: November 12, 2009
Start Time: 2:00 PM (EST)
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Description: Appreciative Inquiry is an approach to planning and positive change that has been used successfully in colleges, communities and organizations all around the world. It is broad-based, highly participative, and energizing. It builds new skills in faculty and staff, develops new leaders, encourages a culture of inquiry, and helps create shared vision and purpose for your college by building on your core values and strengths. Perhaps …