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Appreciative Integral Leadership workshop for IfGIC in Greece

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Appreciative Inquiry and Integral Approach are both powerful methodologies that lead to systemic generative change. Their applications include strategic planning, vision-values-culture articulation and cascade, leadership and team excellence, coaching, employee engagement, and alliance integration. This blog post will discuss the participant experience of attending an Appreciative Integral Leadership course and how it can lead to positive change for our Institute for Global Integral Competence, which is involved in holistic adult education.

The workshop is designed to help participants tap into their strengths, ideas, aspirations, and co-evolved imagination. It is a practical course that equips participants with the necessary tools and exercises to visualize the current situation of the organization or individual, maximize their ability to clarify their vision, and design necessary actions to achieve their objectives. One of the key features of the A.I. methodology is that it focuses on developing a positive perspective. Instead of looking at problems or issues, A.I. encourages participants to focus on what is working well, and what they want to achieve. This shift in focus can be a powerful catalyst for change, as it allows participants to see things from a new perspective.

Dr. Anna Storck

Dr. Anna Storck

Dr. Markos Perrakis & Dr. Anna Storck

Dr. Markos Perrakis & Dr. Anna Storck

The course is facilitated by an A.I. practitioner, Dr. Markos Perrakis who is a leadership development & process facilitator and Dr. Anna Storck who is  an accomplished and highly experienced ‘people developer’ and trainee teacher with a proven track record of assisting organizations, managers, teams and individuals to attain business goals across culture. The both guided participants through the various exercises and tools. Participants had the opportunity to work in teams, discuss ideas, and share their experiences. The course was interactive, and participants were encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback.

The workshop is designed to help participants tap into their strengths, ideas, aspirations, and co-evolved imagination. It is a practical course that equips participants with the necessary tools and exercises to visualize the current situation of the organization or individual, maximize their ability to clarify their vision, and design necessary actions to achieve their objectives. One of the key features of the A.I. methodology is that it focuses on developing a positive perspective. Instead of looking at problems or issues, A.I. encourages participants to focus on what is working well, and what they want to achieve. This shift in focus can be a powerful catalyst for change, as it allows participants to see things from a new perspective.
The workshop is designed to help participants tap into their strengths, ideas, aspirations, and co-evolved imagination. It is a practical course that equips participants with the necessary tools and exercises to visualize the current situation of the organization or individual, maximize their ability to clarify their vision, and design necessary actions to achieve their objectives. One of the key features of the A.I. methodology is that it focuses on developing a positive perspective. Instead of looking at problems or issues, A.I. encourages participants to focus on what is working well, and what they want to achieve. This shift in focus can be a powerful catalyst for change, as it allows participants to see things from a new perspective.
The course is facilitated by an A.I. practitioner, Dr. Markos Perrakis who is a leadership development & process facilitator and Dr. Anna Storck who is  an accomplished and highly experienced ‘people developer’ and trainee teacher with a proven track record of assisting organizations, managers, teams and individuals to attain business goals across culture. The both guided participants through the various exercises and tools. Participants had the opportunity to work in teams, discuss ideas, and share their experiences. The course was interactive, and participants were encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback.
The course is facilitated by an A.I. practitioner, Dr. Markos Perrakis who is a leadership development & process facilitator and Dr. Anna Storck who is  an accomplished and highly experienced ‘people developer’ and trainee teacher with a proven track record of assisting organizations, managers, teams and individuals to attain business goals across culture. The both guided participants through the various exercises and tools. Participants had the opportunity to work in teams, discuss ideas, and share their experiences. The course was interactive, and participants were encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback.

Here are some comments from our staff who attend this workshop:

“I learned the appreciative Inquiry method, which has helped me face conflicts more productively, I learned about the integral theory, as mentioned above. Further, because the exchange took place in Greece, my intercultural competence was strengthened. I believe that I now possess a more tolerant and accepting mindset toward other cultures. Because of some of the exercises I also greatly improved my emotional regulation and I see myself now as more competent to deal with various issues.”

 Workshop participants

 Workshop participants

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“What stood out to me the most about the A.I. methodology was its focus on developing a positive perspective. As someone who tends to focus on the problems or issues that need to be addressed, this shift in focus was a game-changer for me. By looking at what was working well, and what we wanted to achieve, we were able to come up with new, creative solutions to the challenges we faced.”

“What stood out to me the most about the A.I. methodology was its focus on developing a positive perspective. As someone who tends to focus on the problems or issues that need to be addressed, this shift in focus was a game-changer for me. By looking at what was working well, and what we wanted to achieve, we were able to come up with new, creative solutions to the challenges we faced.”

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In conclusion, attending an A.I. workshop was a transformative experience for participants in organizations and communities. As a result of the participation in this Erasmus mobility, our organization experienced significant positive change impulse. We are able to develop a strategic plan that was aligned with our vision and values, and we started to implement a number of initiatives to support our team members and enhance our workplace culture. Our employees are more engaged and motivated, and we see already a significant improvement in our overall performance.

Dr. Anna Storck

Institute for Global Integral Competence 

 

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