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Intro to Ai

Title: Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry (Ai)

Location: Canyons Center in Summerlin, NV

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Description: Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) us ab approach to positive change that has been used successfully in communities and organizations all around the world. It is based on the simple idea that people and organizations move in the direction of what they ask questions about. Ai is a whole human systems approach to relationship and community building.

Learn a new approach to creating positive change in your professional and personal relationships. This short introduction to Appreciative Inquiry will show you the power you gain by asking unconditionally positive questions.

If you would like more information about this workshop or would like to register, email Kathy at Kathy@companyofexperts.net

Date: September 15, 2009

Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM

Foundations of Style: Behavior and the Bottom Line

Overview:

Using the Social Styles model as the foundation, this workshop provides an introduction to four personal tendencies: Analytical, Driver, Amiable, and Expressive. Through this awareness, participants are more prepared to understand, and adjust, when interacting with others.

While it is true that “we are who we are”, the ability to adapt our style of communicating and interacting is essential for achieving the results we desire.

Designed For:

Anyone wanting to influence and get results with others. This critical skill topic applies to people at all levels and across diverse organizations (it’s also useful to apply in one’s personal life) who want to improve communication and interpersonal effectiveness. If you, like many others, want to figure out how to more effectively interact with people, this session is for you!

Learning Outcomes:

Identify your personal style and tendencies
Characterize all four styles to be able to recognize the tendencies of others around you
Recognize the importance of adapting your style for improved effectiveness and productivity
Build a plan for applying your style knowledge to a current situation back in the workplace

Materials Required:

Computer with Internet access
A PowerPoint presentation and PDF handouts will be distributed to participants prior to the webinar.

Facilitator Bio:

Your webinar facilitator, Sue Cooney, is an independent learning and performance consultant who partners within the public and private sector to plan, administer, and evaluate interventions that help drive accountability, develop employees, grow leadership at all levels, strengthen performance, and reinforce learning throughout the organization. Prior to entering the training and organizational development field, Sue spent 15 years in small and large business with responsibility for sales, marketing, management, training, new business start up, and customer service.

Sue’s primary focus is critical skills, where she has developed and taught a variety of courses such as leadership and supervision, communication, time and meetings management, performance management, and service excellence. In addition to development and facilitation, Sue is performance and career coach, certified Social Styles facilitator, and Appreciative Inquiry facilitator.

Sue’s education includes a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Towson University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore. Sue is currently completing the research phase of her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership… More>

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Ellen Grondine

Ellen Grondine is the Dean of Law, Education and Social Professions at Northern Essex Community College in Lawrence and Haverhill, Massachusetts. She has also held administrative positions in the K-12 public education arena specifically related to curriculum and instruction and has extensive teaching experience in both early childhood and special education.

Ellen is an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator, a Process Management Trainer and a member of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) team of trainers. Her expertise in strengths based team building, her understanding of tools for critical analysis, and her work in building effective inter-group coalitions have been instrumental in academic and strategic planning, divisional training and goal setting, and her community outreach efforts on behalf of the college. She has facilitated collaborations among the college and veteran’s service agencies, community partnership councils and public school settings by providing workshops, program development and resources. Her work within the K-12 setting also includes the design and implementation of Appreciative Inquiry teacher training as a means of strengthening parent-teacher relationships and facilitating communication among public school administration and community members.

Ellen earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University in Cambridge, and a Bachelor of Science from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Specialties:

Academic Master Planning
Appreciative Inquiry
Community Building
Community Building & Community Partnerships
Continuous Process Improvement
Curriculum Development
Developing Enthusiasm in Teaching or Training
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning

AIFT – Las Vegas

Title: Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training©

Location: Las Vegas

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Description: Registration is now open for this powerful four day training. At the end of AIFT© intensive four day training, participants will have the skills and foundation to facilitate Appreciative Inquiry sessions. Learn to guide organizations, groups and communities consciously and deliberately shift their collective ways of being and seeing to an appreciative approach, that will help them focus on what’s right in their organization, group or community, rather than on what’s wrong, so that they can deeply inquire into what’s right and why, and then find ways of intentionally creating more of what’s right in their organization, group or community.

This program has been developed and is presented by the Center for Appreciative Inquiry to provide a cost effective way for communities, people and organizations to dialogue and action for creating positive change.

If you would like more information about this workshop or would like to register, email Kathy at Kathy@companyofexperts.net

Start Date: 2010-02-10
End Date: 2010-02-13

Strategic Planning with Appreciative Inquiry for Colleges & Universities

Overview:

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 most importantly-it leads to action, commitment, and results.

Designed For:

College presidents, executive teams, planning committees, and Ai Consultants who work with colleges and other public agencies.

Learning Outcomes:

Developing Your College’s Next Strategic Plan with Appreciative Inquiry will provide college executives, executive teams, and planning committees an overview of how Appreciative Inquiry works and answer key questions:

How is Appreciative Inquiry different from other planning processes?
What resources does planning with Appreciative Inquiry require?
Who gets involved and how?
How long does it take?
What is an Appreciative Inquiry “Summit” and how does my college host one?
What does a strategic plan developed through Appreciative Inquiry look like?

Outline:

How is Appreciative Inquiry different from other planning processes?
- Strengths-Based vs. Deficit-Based
- The Wholeness Principle
- Broad directions vs. Narrow objectives
- The role of data
Elements of an Appreciative Inquiry Strategic Planning process
- Get Ready!
  1. Creating a Core Team
  2. Introducing Ai to the college community
- Get Set!
  1. Pre-Summit Community Interviews
  2. The Appreciative Inquiry Summit
  3. Writing the Strategic Plan
- Go!
  1. Implementing the Plan
  2. Building an Appreciative Culture

Materials Required:

Computer with Internet access
A PowerPoint presentation and PDF handouts will be distributed to participants prior to the webinar.

Additional Information:

To learn more about the price, availability, or to register for this webinar, please click here

Space is limited, guarantee yourself a spot today!

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Success Stories/Case Studies

The documents found below are just a few of the practicums that have been submitted by individuals who have undergone our 4-day Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT) program. We celebrate in their achievements and enjoy learning how Appreciative Inquiry has influenced their lives – personally and professionally. We are so appreciative of the clients we serve and the joy they bring to our work. New stories are posted frequently, so check back often to see what new stories have been posted. Enjoy!

Bermuda College – Strategic Planning Using AI	Kirtland Community College – Strategic Planning Using AI	Company of Experts Anniversary Collection
Inspiring Parents and Teachers to Collaborate in Developing Dynamic, Strengths-Based Relationships	Delta College – Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) in the Classroom	Exceptional Classroom Learning Experiences: Breaking Down Language Barriers
Taking a Stand Against Corruption in the Red Zone with Appreciative Inquiry	Developing the Meaning and Value of Institutional Research	Using Appreciative Inquiry to Re-Imagine our College Strategy
Networking for a Mission: A Special Gathering of Notre Dame Educators	Building Capacity for Quality Improvement at Southeast Inc.	Coming Together: Envisioning the Future of Communication at the Univ. of MD
Creating Patient Centered Care through Inquiry	Appreciative Inquiry at College of the North Atlantic – Qatar	Appreciative Inquiry at UNIMA South Africa
Motivating Teachers to Create Positive Change within Learning Environments	Appreciative Inquiry in the Salamanca City Central School District	Providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare at Southeast, Inc.
Creating Revolutionary Change through the process of Appreciative Inquiry	Becoming the Most Frequented Restaurant through Extraordinary Hospitality & Culinary Excellence	Creating a Vibrant Learning Group Conducive to Transformation and Growth
Creating a Compelling Image of the Future	Being Our Best Together	Discovering You at Your Best Using Appreciative Inquiry
Exploring a Relationships using Appreciative Inquiry	Empowering Off-Campus Students by Providing Opportunities that Enhance their College Experience	Appreciative Inquiry into Math Success Factors
Incorporating Interprofessional Education (IPE) into the Health Sciences Programs	Building Organizational Capacity: Moving Adjunct Experience from “Good” to “Great”

Internships

Internships are available each semester (fall, winter break, spring, and summer). Internships include paid and unpaid. This is a busy and fun corporate environment. The Company of Experts develops and delivers corporate training programs. The Company shares office space and provides staffing support to a software development company. If you are interested in gaining valuable experience in a busy and growing company, please send a resume and cover letter telling us which of the 6 positions you are applying for to Kathy at Kathy@CompanyofExperts.net

Internship Requirements:

* Must be a current full-time or part-time college student in Clark County

* Minimum GPA Requirement is a 3.0

Internship Job Description:

The work is varied with new learning experiences every day. The duties may include any and all of the duties list below. Working with two small start-up companies with a vision for making a difference, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a dynamic and growing team.

Internship Positions Available:

General Office

The general administration office has two openings each semester for an organized, self-motivated individuals to assist with the general administration functions for each company. Duties include: assisting with internship paperwork, applications, and orientation; helping coordinate workshops and training programs as well as technical software development meetings; daily accounting activities and client support via telephone and the internet; and working to complete various administrative and organizational tasks.

Marketing

This fast-moving, dynamic work environment is best suited for students with an interest in the following career fields: Public Relations, Marketing, copywriting, promotion or Advertising Sales.

Projects may include assisting in research analysis such as surveys and other research used to gain clients for both companies. Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word is a must. Other basic computer knowledge in Office programs is helpful. One to two interns will are necessary.

Sales Development

Two to three interns are needed to assist the advertising sales representatives who handle in-house mail order and classified sales. The interns will aid in sales efforts, maintain lists of clients and update the online registration system. They will also help plan and organize training programs and services. Duties include: typing, filing and phone prospecting, as well as special projects throughout the semester.

Content Development

Content Development needs three students to assist the department in developing and producing a variety of training programs and workshops including online and webinars. Interns in typically assist with the following activities: fact checking, proofreading, photo research, new business research, brainstorming sessions and advertising projects

New Media/Social Networking

One bright, enthusiastic, motivated student to assist with various projects that may include proofreading, research, blogging, online editing, writing and managing content. Ideal candidate works well with others as well as independently. Multimedia experience preferred. Interns should have an excellent eye for detail, possess superior language skills and be interested in web publishing/design.

Technology

One intern is needed in the Technology department for 10 hours per week. Intern will perform minor troubleshooting for windows-based systems and windows software, including active directory audits. Intern will assist in updating existing databases maintained for software, hardware and wiring and maintaining supply inventories. Intern will be involved with updating workstations with recent patches to Windows XP. Other duties include administrative and organizational tasks. Experience with Outlook, Word and Excel are necessary. Ability to be detailed-oriented and keep accurate records a must.

AIFT – Baltimore, MD

Location: Baltimore, MD

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Description: Registration is now open for this powerful four day training. At the end of AIFT^© intensive four day training, participants will have the skills and foundation to facilitate Appreciative Inquiry sessions. Learn to guide organizations, groups and communities consciously and deliberately shift their collective ways of being and seeing to an appreciative approach, that will help them focus on what’s right in their organization, group or community, rather than on what’s wrong, so that they can deeply inquire into what’s right and why, and then find ways of intentionally creating more of what’s right in their organization, group or community.

If you would like more information about this workshop or would like to register, click here.

Start Date: 2010-04-12
End Date: 2010-04-15

DCI – Las Vegas

Title: Department Chair Institute (DCI)

Location: Las Vegas

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Description: Get the skills and insider information today’s Department Chairs need to better manage the services they provide and are accountable for. You’ll quickly see the benefits offered by a positive and supportive learning environment that affords you the opportunity to network with experts and peers.

The three-day Department Chair Institute^® (DCI) includes a morning and afternoon session each day; a morning and afternoon break; and one hour for lunch. Workshop format includes case studies, opportunities for practice (real and role plays) mini-lectures, assessment instruments, individual reflection and individual action planning. You also will have Post-Institute access by email, for continued dialogue with other first-line academic leaders.

If you would like more information about this workshop or would like to register, click here.

Start Date: 2010-01-11
End Date: 2010-01-13

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AIFT – Las Vegas

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AIFT – Baltimore, MD

DCI – Las Vegas

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