Register by July 1, 2011 to receive the Early Bird Special Sale Price of $1,125.00 USD. After July 1, 2011, registration price increases to $1,450.00 USD*.
Note: If you are a student at the University of San Diego enrolling in the course LEAD 581, please select the pay by check option during checkout. You also have the option to call our office at 702.228.4699 or fax in your registration at 702.242.6182. Your fees for this training will be paid through the tuition process. Thank you.
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Heather Henson, Registration Coordinator
Company of Experts, Inc.
heather@companyofexperts.net
(702) 228-4699
Beth Yemma, Assistant Program Director
School of Leadership & Education Sciences, University of San Diego
byemma@SanDiego.edu
(619) 260-7790
Training Location:
University of San Diego
92110
Onsite lodging available for this training. Please refer to the additional Information section of this event page for more information.
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“This workshop changed my perspectives on so many levels. To view things more positively – to look for what’s working. I plan to work on just that”. Vicki Gray, U.S. Geological Survey, San Diego, CA.
“This workshop gave me the opportunity to see the world differently, to see the possibilities and a brighter future and then create it. I found the topic something I can use in my personal and professional life. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and insights”. Terry Mayes, Director of Academic Programs & Assessment, University of Colorado
"It was so much fun to finally have the opportunity to facilitate the entire process, and now, to submit my practicum for evaluation. I greatly appreciate the high quality of the Company of Experts AI training, and all that you do to keep the organization vibrant, including the email newsletter. Many principles of AI have been woven through other work I do." Susan Sanford
Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT) San Diego, California - July 26 - 29, 2011
Registration is now open for this powerful four day training. At the end of this intensive Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT), participants will have the skills and foundation to facilitate Appreciative Inquiry sessions. Learn to guide organizations, groups and communities to consciously and deliberately shift their collective way 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. Learn to guide them to 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.
This training is designed for:
Leaders in businesses and corporations, community development, educational organizations governmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations--in short, anyone who wants to learn how to facilitate Appreciative Inquiry. We encourage a team of at least two people from each organization, group, or community to attend so they can return home ready to co-facilitate AI sessions.
Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training Schedule and Hours
This Appreciative Inquiry foundations course includes mini-lectures, and experiential learning (individual, pairs, trios, small group, and large group) as well as auditory and visual materials to enhance the learning experience. Each day has a morning and afternoon session; a morning and afternoon break; and one hour for lunch.*
Day One - Experiencing Appreciative Inquiry
Learn basic process and experience AI by participating in a facilitated Appreciative Inquiry led by the Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training Trainers
Day Two - Understanding the power of Appreciative Inquiry
Actively learn about the concepts, principles, theories and research.
Day Three - Planning
Plan and practice how you will begin helping your organization, group, or community build upon their strengths.
Day Four - Practicing
- Practice two exercises you can take home to use Appreciative Inquiry in your personal and professional life.
- Practice choosing the best language, words for facilitating Appreciative Inquiry within a particular culture.
- Begin developing your plan to become a certified Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator by completing a Practicum/Supervised Experience.
Days one through four begin at 8:30 a.m. for continental breakfast and networking. The training sessions will begin promptly at 9 a.m., Days One, Two and Three will end at 4:30 p.m.; Day Four will end at 4:00 p.m.
* If you have special dietary needs, please email Heather Henson.Prior to making any non-refundable travel arrangements, please e-mail Heather Henson to verify the training has met minimum enrollment.
Outcomes - Certification
At the end of the four-day training and completion of a supervised practicum, participants will be eligible for certification to facilitate or co-facilitate Appreciative Inquiry sessions in a program, department, division, organization, group, or community on any topic that focuses on human systems change, i.e., "the way we do things." Learn more at centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/outcomes
Airport
San Deigo International Airport (SAN) - http://www.san.org/
Onsite Accommodations at University of San Diego are available for this AIFT. The University of San Diego will house individuals in Maher Hall.
Single: $97.50 Multiple People: $76.00. Rates are per person, per night. Parking is additional $3.00 per day. Nightly room rates include $8.00 in dining dollars to be used in any one of their dining facilities. Bed and bath linen is included.
To learn more about on-site accomodations, or to book your on-site rooms, please contact: Kathi Spittel at kspittel@SanDiego.edu
Hotel Accomodations:La Quinta Inn, San Diego Old Town/Airport, 2380 Moore Street, San Diego, CA 92110, (619) 291-9100, Special Rate AIFT $129 by 6/30/11 single per night plus tax, complimentary airport shuttle & deluxe continental breakfast. Additional Hotel: Dana Hotel Mission Bay, 1710 W. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 222-6440 http://www.thedana.com Special Rate$169/ night plus tax by 6/15/11 Ask for Group: USD/AIFT
Please note that travel, accommodations and hotel/airport transportation are not included.
If you would rather mail or fax your registration, please use our Printable Registration Form.
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