Subject: [Ailist] AI approach to competency development

[Maureen McKenna]

Hi Colleen
About 18 months ago a colleague asked me work with her in the capacity of AI coach / mentor - she had been asked to design a competency development model for Major Gifts Development Officer (she had minimum experience with AI, but felt strongly that it would be a great approach to this project).   I have not written up the process, however, I would be happy to talk to you about the approach that we took and the outcomes (the client loved the process and has introduced it to their clients for other positions).   

I have been fortunate this year to have had some exciting healthcare projects.   I  have co-designed and co-facilitated two appreciative inquiry summits:   one on Palliative Care (a colleague brought me in to work with him) and the other on Front Line Leadership (Jane Magruder Watkins worked with us on this summit).   I am currently working with a doctor to design and facilitate focus groups on the criteria for who should get antivirals in the hospital during a pandemic.   Healthcare is a very exciting area these days and it has been my experience that AI is a great philosophy and approach to use within healthcare.

I am in town this week and would be delighted to have a telephone conversation with you.   Please send me an email, letting me know when you would be available for a call.

regards
Mo McKenna
Toronto,Ontario
www.thesumoexperience.com 

Upcoming Appreciative Inquiry Public Workshops in Toronto:
AI Practitioner Day with Jane Magruder Watkins - October 22nd, 2007
AI Foundation with Jane Magruder Watkins - October 23rd to 25th, 2007


> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:30:37 -0600
> From: Colleen Lucas <colleen.lucas at calgaryhealthregion.ca>
> Subject: [Ailist] AI approach to competency development
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> Dear List Serve Members,
>    I work within a large health region in Canada. My current role is
> within the mental health services.  We are beginning  a process to
> develop/describe nursing competencies, which are aligned with nursing
> standards and can be used to assist in clearly communicating performance
> expectations for nurses working on psychiatric units in our hospitals.
>    Has anyone used an AI approach in competency development? I would
> appreciate any advice / learnings you gained.
> 
> Regards,
> Colleen
> 
> --
> Colleen Lucas, Ph.D.
> Organizational Development Consultant
> Mental Health & Addictions Services
> Calgary Health Region
> (403) 297-5189
>