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Friends of the
Taos Institute Workshop Calendar
All questions regarding content, registration, and fees for a particular workshop should be directed to the contact person noted. The Taos Institute offers this listing opportunity as a service to our associates and friends to further the Taos Institute mission. The Taos Institute is not responsible for the content or management of these workshops except those specifically flagged as Taos Workshops (dark purple).
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:AI Theory and Practice |
:AI in Practice |
:Social Construction in Practice |
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| May 9th, 2008 (fri) -- May 11th, 2008 (sun) |
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Social Construction, Relational Theory and Change Practices
Target Audience: All Location: Wallingford, PA at the home of Ken and Mary Gergen
Presented by: Ken and Mary Gergen
Sponsoring organization: The Taos Institute
In this workshop participants are introduced to social constructionism and the relational perspective with which it is closely related. In addition, numerous practical applications - in organizations, therapy, education, community development, and more - are explored. Special topics include language and meaning-making, poly-vocality, transformative dialogue, and values and spirituality. Participants
with a background in social constructionism have an opportunity to explore issues of special relevance to their projects and practices. The workshop style is discussion and activity oriented, with time for walks and talks at nearby Swarthmore College. Meals are included in the registration, with supper and lunches at the Gergen’s, and a festive banquet on Saturday night. International visitors are especially welcomed.
Taos-Tilburg PHD entering students are strongly encouraged to participate in one of the social construction workshop offered.
Participants are invited to stay at the Pendle Hill Quaker Retreat Center, which is across the street from the Gergen’s. (call 1-800-742-3150, ext. 142, Steve Jackson, registrar, is our contact person.) Breakfast is included. You may inquire about the shuttle service from the nearby Philadelphia airport.
For further information please contact:
Mary Gergen - Ph: 610-566-1825 - Email: gv4@psu.edu |
| May 14th, 2008 (wed) -- May 17th, 2008 (sat) |
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Social Constructionist Inquiry
Target Audience: All Location: Calgary, Canada
Presenters: Sheila McNamee, Dan Wulff, Sally St. George
This workshop will focus on modes of inquiry that blur the traditional distinction between research and social change (e.g., consultation, program development, etc.). We will explore what research from a constructionist orientation looks like, how is it different and similar to traditional, empirical modes of inquiry, and how it research informs the everyday practices of all participants. Emphasis will be given to the transformative potential of inquiry. In particular, participatory research, appreciative inquiry, action research, and autoethnography, will be used to make the case for widening participation and involvement in research in order to maximize the relevance and accessibility of studies. This theme resonates with the constructionist call to recognize the ways in which all social action rests in a matrix of relationships with other actors. During this workshop, time will be spent exploring participants own “contexts of inquiry” and designing relational forms of practice that both serve the members of those contexts while contributing to our general understanding of a wide range of social practices. In other words, we will take workshop participants’ “research topics” and design methods for “producing research results” while importantly contributing to the process of local change and development. To that end, this workshop will redefine research as an everyday practice with relevance beyond professional, scientific communities. This workshop is a valuable opportunity for students and practitioners engaged in research.
To register and for more information contact:
Sally St. George and Dan Wulff at: calgary_home@shaw.ca |
| May 20th, 2008 (tue) -- May 23rd, 2008 (fri) |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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The Foundations & Practice of AI: A Workshop for Leaders & Consultants Engaged in Organization Transformation
Target Audience: All Location: Montreal, QC Canada
Presented by: Bernard Mohr and Joanne Daykin
Co-sponsored by: Centre for Human Relations & Community Studies,
Concordia University (Loyola Campus)
DESCRIPTION
This four day workshop is a practical, interactive learning session which introduces the research evidence, philosophy and practice of Appreciative Inquiry. We focus on how to initiate and sustain positive change in your organization. This hands-on, learn-by-doing course is designed for anyone seeking to obtain a solid grounding in the theory and applications of Appreciative Inquiry - managers, consultants, HR pros, organizational and community facilitators - anyone concerned with such things as improving work processes, strategy development and implementation, cross boundary relationships, employee engagement, new forms of leadership and organizational culture in corporate, governmental and not-for-profit organizations.
GOALS Over the course of 4 days, participants will:
* Be introduced to the research evidence, the philosophy and the
practice of Appreciative Inquiry.
* Have opportunities to practice the key steps/activities in the AI
Process,
* Examine how AI has been used to transform other organizations,
* Learn how to reframe problems and craft appreciative questions to
increase effectiveness and bottom line results
* Understand how AI can be used as an approach to a variety of
strategic and operational topics, including strategy development.
process improvement, conflict resolution, reorganization, mergers,
program evaluation, organization transformation, diversity,
leadership development and change management,
* Develop strategies for initiating and sustaining positive change in
their own organizations.
For further information and to register please contact:
Natalie Roper, Manager - Ph: 514.848.2424 ext. 2273
Email: centreh@alcor.concordia.ca
Web: chrcs.concordia.ca |
| Jun 2nd, 2008 (mon) -- Jun 4th, 2008 (wed) |
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Leading Positive Change: An Appreciative Inquiry Workshop
Target Audience: All Location: 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20015
At the Friendship Heights Metro
Workshop Leaders: Ada Jo Mann, Michael Feinson and Roz Kay
Ado Jo Mann: (202) 363-9292 or
adajo@innovationpartners.com
Workshop Intro:
The focus of this workshop will be on developing leadership and change capacities through Appreciative Inquiry.
Do you want to learn to maximize your unique skills and strengths to achieve extraordinary results? Would you like to learn about a participative and energizing way to spark change in your team in a way that positively impacts the bottom-line? Are you interested in developing your leadership abilities to bring out the best in others?
Description:
Why Appreciative Inquiry?
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a new and innovative approach to change that is proving its capacity to engage, inspire, and energize individuals and organizations toward positive results. AI helps organizations and individuals make the paradigm shift from solving problems to creating opportunities.
Unlike traditional change and leadership methodologies which focus on what is not working and why, AI engages groups in identifying successes, strengths and what their organization looks like at its best. It then builds on those assets to take advantage of new opportunities and deliver meaningful results.
More about the Workshop:
The focus of this workshop will be on developing leadership and change capacities through Appreciative Inquiry. Prior knowledge of AI is not required. Individuals with AI knowledge and who are seeking to ensure sustainability and expand their learning and leadership capabilities will also benefit from this program. An optional day will be offered to hear about a wide range of AI applications and to get support from facilitators and colleagues on ideas for making your current AI engagements even better.
How You Will Benefit:
Gain leadership skills to create trust, develop a clear vision, and engage your team and organization towards greater levels of performance
Learn the theory and practice of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), a strength-based approach to change that helps individuals and organizations identify what works and then build on those positive resources to create meaningful results
Increase your leadership abilities and your organization's capacity to manage change, improve processes, strengthen teams, and foster collaboration
Click here for more information.
Info:
info@innovationparners.com,
www.innovationpartners.com |
| Jun 4th, 2008 (wed) -- Jun 6th, 2008 (fri) |
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Social Construction, Relational Theory and Transformational Practice
Target Audience: All Location: Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Presented by: Sheila McNamee and Dian Marie Hosking
Sheila and Dian Marie invite you to join them for in The Netherlands for this engaging workshop. Bringing their breadth of experiences together, the workshop will introduce social construction and relational practices for those new to it and will help those familiar with it to deepen their understandings and practices. Additionally, focus will be on the practical application of constructionist ideas in organizations, therapy, education, and community development. We will focus on constructionist/relational understandings of language and meaning-making, polyvocality, transformative dialogue, and appreciative and future oriented perspectives. Participants will learn how social reality is constructed in language and the implications of this for our understandings, knowledge, and everyday practice. Participants with a background in social construction will have an opportunity to explore issues of special relevance to their projects and practices. Taos/Tilburg Ph.D. students are encouraged to attend, as are other interested students.
For information and to register contact:
Sheila McNamee
Phone: 603.862.3040
Email: sheila.mcnamee@unh.edu
or
Dian Marie Hosking
Phone: + 31 30 253 8101
Email: d.hosking@usg.uu.nl |
| Jun 14th, 2008 (sat) -- Jun 20th, 2008 (fri) |
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An Experiential Learning Community in Postmodern Practices: Therapy, Learning, Organizations & Research
Target Audience: All INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTE and Pre-Institute 2008
An Experiential Learning Community in Postmodern Practices:
Therapy, Learning, Organizations & Research
Pre-Institute: June 14-15
Summer Institute: June 15-20, 2008
Las Palapas Hotel
Playa del Carmen, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (near Cancun)
Contact for information and to register: harleneanderson@earthlink.net
For more information: www.internationalsummerinstitute.org and www.harleneanderson.org
Harlene Anderson and Grupo Campos Eliseos invite you to join them in Simply Paradise for a unique learning opportunity: Enjoy their warm hospitality and immerse yourself in a week of exploring postmodern/social construction collaborative philosophy and practices with people from around the world. earn about the heart and spirit of collaborative practices -a philosophical stance-and see it in action. The Mayan Riviera (www.mayanriviera.com & www.yucatan.com) and Hotel Las Palapas (www.laspalapas.com) beach resort atmosphere of lazy afternoons and summer evenings provide ample time for the beach, cultural activities, networking, small conversational clusters, and informal opportunities to consult with Harlene and her colleagues. With special guest family therapy pioneer, historian and foreseer Lynn Hoffmans.
Collaborative Therapy: Relationships and Conversations that make a Difference
Harlene and Harry Goolishian were the first to develop and introduce a postmodern collaborative therapy to the psychotherapy field in the early eighties. Harlene continues to broaden and deepen her collaborative practices and to extend them to training, research, mentoring and organizational consultation.
ISI forum includes: lectures, discussions, live consultations, experiential exercises, special interest conversational groups, activities with resident artist and participant collaborative activities.
The benefit to you:
• study with Harlene and international colleagues
• expand your creativity and competency in postmodern collaborative practices
• revitalize your practices |
| Jul 7th, 2008 (mon) -- Jul 10th, 2008 (thu) |
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Appreciative Inquiry: A Workshop for Leaders and Consultants Engaged in Organization Transformation
Presenters: Dr. Frank Barrett and Dr. David Cooperrider
Location: Carmel, California
Contact for more information: JodiHayes1@cs.com (or Frank Barrett at 831-656-2328 fbarrett@cruzio.com)
In this workshop Dr. Frank Barrett and Dr. David Cooperrider introduce the theory and practice of Appreciative Inquiry -- a consulting process which grows out of social constructionist thought and its applications to organization transformation. Special attention will be given to the power of positive questions; the simultaneity of inquiry and change; the function of narrative and metaphor in human systems transformation; how to deal with spiraling vocabularies of human deficit, how to create alignment across functional, generational, cultural and technical boundaries; and how to build global organizing capacity to meet the challenges of the next millennium.
Key steps for undertaking Appreciative Inquiry will be presented and practiced: Topic Choice, Appreciative Interviewing, Crafting Provocative Propositions and Creating and Sustaining an Appreciative Organization Culture. Focus will be placed on specific applications of Appreciative Inquiry including: Large Scale Change, Leadership Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Employee Involvement and Satisfaction, and Personal High Performance. Illustrations of this constructive approach to organization transformation will be drawn from work with small and large corporations, with communities, and with international organizations addressing global issues of transboundary concern.
Participants will have opportunities to practice key steps in the Appreciative Inquiry Process, to work through case examples of actual Appreciative Inquiry consulting projects, and to develop strategies for introducing Appreciative Inquiry to their organizations. |
| Jul 22nd, 2008 (tue) -- Jul 25th, 2008 (fri) |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Foundations and Practice Of Appreciative Inquiry: Leading Positive Organizational Innovation
Target Audience: All Location: Portland, OR, USA
Presenters: Bernard J. Mohr (207-874-0118 or
bjmohr@innovationpartners.com) and Sallie Lee
To register, please contact Robin at Executive Forum at TEL: 503.475.6503 or
robin@executiveforum.com
Or online at
www.executiveforum.com
Description:
This four day workshop is a practical, interactive learning session which introduces the practice and philosophy AI and teaches implementers how to initiate and sustain positive change in their organizations. Our hands-on, learn-by-doing course is designed for anyone seeking to obtain a solid grounding in the theory and applications of Appreciative Inquiry - managers, consultants, HR pros, organizational and community facilitators - anyone concerned with such things as improving work processes, strategy development and implementation, cross boundary relationships, employee engagement, new forms of leadership and organizational culture in corporate, governmental and not-for-profit organizations.
Over the course of 4 days, participants will have opportunities to practice the key activities in the AI Process, to examine how AI has been used to transform other organizations, and to develop strategies for introducing Appreciative Inquiry to their own organizations.
Participants will:
Be introduced to the theory and practice of AI by experiencing each phase of the AI “5D” process
Learn how to reframe problems and craft appreciative questions to increase effectiveness and bottom line results
Develop their ability to apply the AI framework to a variety of strategic and operational topics, including team effectiveness, process improvement, strategic planning, conflict resolution, reorganization, mergers, program evaluation, diversity, leadership development and change management.
Click here for more information.
Info: 888.617.9909 or
info@innovationpartners.com,
www.innovationpartners.com |
| Jul 28th, 2008 (mon) -- Jul 30th, 2008 (wed) |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Advanced Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Studio: Enhancing Your Capacity to Design and Facilitate Complex AI Initiatives
Target Audience: All Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Workshop Leaders: Bernard J. Mohr and Sallie Lee
To register, please contact Robin at Executive Forum at TEL: 503.475.6503 or
robin@executiveforum.com
or online at
www.executiveforum.com
Prerequisites:
Prior attendance at an AI Foundations workshop (or equivalent) and some experience with using AI as an approach to organizational change or transformation in corporate, governmental or not-for-profit organizations.
Description:
In this highly collaborative clinic we will develop an advanced learning community of practice which will help you to go deeper, faster, and farther with Appreciative Inquiry by identifying your personal strengths as an AI practitioner, and expanding your capacity to design and lead AI initiatives resulting in accelerated change with measurable results.
We will invite you to share with other knowledgeable and experienced colleagues, stories you want to tell and to hear about, innovations and unique applications you are excited about, ways to integrate AI into your life; dilemmas you've always wanted to explore, and other curiosities you have from your own practice.
Goals:
Participant interest will drive the agenda – past sessions have included dialogues around such significant questions as:
How can I do process redesign with AI?
What really has to happen in the early stages ie when we are scoping the project and budgeting for it?
How do we work pragmatically, tailoring interventions to the pragmatics and constraints of organisational life without loosing the integrity of what we need to do?
When do I use AI Summits, Positive Change Networks, AI Consortia, Whole System Dialogue, Innovation Teams, AI Learning Teams etc.
What happens after Dream?
How do we measure and sustain the change in Destiny?
What does it mean “to be AI”??
Click here for more information.
Info: 888.617.9909 or
info@innovationpartners.com,
www.innovationpartners.com |
| Sep 23rd, 2008 (tue) -- Sep 24th, 2008 (wed) |
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Social Construction, Relational Theory and Transformative Practice
Target Audience: All Location: Sarasota, Florida
Workshop Presenters: Sheila McNamee, Ph.D. and Harlene Anderson, Ph.D.
Sheila and Harlene invite you to join them for a pre-conference workshop. Bringing their breadth of experiences together, the workshop will introduce social construction and relational practices for those new to it and will help those familiar with it to deepen their understandings and practices. Additionally, focus will be on the practical application of constructionist ideas in organizations, therapy, education, and community development. We will focus on constructionist/relational understandings of language and meaning-making, polyvocality, transformative dialogue, and appreciative and future oriented perspectives. Participants will learn how social reality is constructed in language and the implications of this for our understandings, knowledge, and everyday practice. Participants with a background in social construction will have an opportunity to explore issues of special relevance to their projects and practices. Taos/Tilburg Ph.D. students are encouraged to attend, as are other interested students.
To register, go to the Taos Institute conference page at: www.taosinstituteconference.net. When you register for the conference you will also register for the pre-conference workshop. If you only want to attend the workshop, and not the conference, please contact Sheila McNamee.
For more information contact:
Sheila McNamee
Phone: 603.862.3040
Email: sheila.mcnamee@unh.edu
or
Harlene Anderson
Email: harleneanderson@earthlink.net |
| Sep 25th, 2008 (thu) -- Sep 28th, 2008 (sun) |
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Dialogues that Deliver: Generative Practices in Collaboration, Conflict, and Community
Location: Sarasota, Florida
A Conference
The Taos Institute presents an international conference designed for the fullest sharing of Dialogic Practices that change lives and the world. Join Taos Institute Founders and Board Members as we explore the latest thought, research and examples in Dialogic Practices. This conference will be of interest to all fields of study and disciplines of practice focused on positive social change through dialogue.
Special feature: A plenary panel discussion featuring the founders of the Taos Institute. Fifteen years ago, the founders met in Taos, NM for the first time to explore how social constructionist thoughts and theories impact their practices, teaching and research. This will be the first time in a long time that the founders will all be together again.
*Keynotes by Kenneth Gergen, John Shotter
*Workshops by Taos founders, board members and associates.
*Table Topic discussions
*"Conversation" Showcases
and much more.
For more information visit: www.taosinstituteconference.net
Call: 1-440-338-6733 or 1-888-999-TAOS
Email: info@taosinstitute.net |
| Nov 3rd, 2008 (mon) -- Nov 5th, 2008 (wed) |
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Leading Positive Change: An Appreciative Inquiry Workshop
Target Audience: All Location: 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20015
At the Friendship Heights Metro
Workshop Leaders: Ada Jo Mann, Michael Feinson and Roz Kay
Ado Jo Mann: (202) 363-9292 or
adajo@innovationpartners.com
Workshop Intro:
The focus of this workshop will be on developing leadership and change capacities through Appreciative Inquiry.
Do you want to learn to maximize your unique skills and strengths to achieve extraordinary results? Would you like to learn about a participative and energizing way to spark change in your team in a way that positively impacts the bottom-line? Are you interested in developing your leadership abilities to bring out the best in others?
Description:
Why Appreciative Inquiry?
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a new and innovative approach to change that is proving its capacity to engage, inspire, and energize individuals and organizations toward positive results. AI helps organizations and individuals make the paradigm shift from solving problems to creating opportunities.
Unlike traditional change and leadership methodologies which focus on what is not working and why, AI engages groups in identifying successes, strengths and what their organization looks like at its best. It then builds on those assets to take advantage of new opportunities and deliver meaningful results.
More about the Workshop:
The focus of this workshop will be on developing leadership and change capacities through Appreciative Inquiry. Prior knowledge of AI is not required. Individuals with AI knowledge and who are seeking to ensure sustainability and expand their learning and leadership capabilities will also benefit from this program. An optional day will be offered to hear about a wide range of AI applications and to get support from facilitators and colleagues on ideas for making your current AI engagements even better.
How You Will Benefit:
Gain leadership skills to create trust, develop a clear vision, and engage your team and organization towards greater levels of performance
Learn the theory and practice of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), a strength-based approach to change that helps individuals and organizations identify what works and then build on those positive resources to create meaningful results
Increase your leadership abilities and your organization's capacity to manage change, improve processes, strengthen teams, and foster collaboration
Click here for more information.
Info:
info@innovationpartners.com or
www.innovationpartners.com |
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Appreciative
Inquiry Certificate Programs
»»Corporation
for Positive Change AI Certificate Program - Appreciative Inquiry
and the Practice of Positive Change - A Program of Four
Workshops
A comprehensive developmental process for acquiring the knowledge and
skills needed to lead, design and facilitate positive change in organizations
and communities using Appreciative Inquiry. For application:
- Website: www.positivechange.org
For information:
- Phone: 303-972-5155
- Email: office@positivechange.org
»»AI
Certificate Program in Positive Business and Society Change, Weatherhead
School of Management
with David Cooperrider at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH United States
April 2006
The AI Certificate Program in Positive Business and Society Change is
for people whose lives are dedicated to leading significant business,
society, and global change. The program draws on Case Western Reserve
University's outstanding faculty and combines its rich history of leadership
with world-class facilities, a dynamic learning environment, diverse interchange
of ideas, and intellectually expansive exploration into areas like these:
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Positive Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Study of Human Strengths
- Positive Change in Business and Society
The purpose of the Certificate is to explore the potential of AI at the
intersection of business and society -- where businesses have the opportunity
to be agents of world benefit by building thriving communities, creating
sustainable enterprises, and building cooperative partnerships with civil
society to promote the common good.
CONTACT: James Van Doren
Executive Education, Weatherhead School of Management
jrv5@case.edu
Phone (216) 368-6413
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