[Ailist] AI Events coming up soon!

Wed Jun 17 12:22:40 MDT 2009

Dear Colleagues: As I look at my calendar and see all the AI events listed,
it occurs to me that many of you might be interested in knowing about these
options. I am sending a document as an attachment; and, in case the
listserve doesn't want attachments, I'm also pasting the whole document into
this e-mail. I hope it works! Blessings on each of you! Appreciatively, Jane

Please pass it on!

APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY EVENTS 2009

July 19 to 31: APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY PROGRAMS IN BETHEL, MAINE

GO TO: NTL.org - On the cover page that comes up, you will find the 3 events
below described. For further information, contact NTL at 1-800-277-4685

July 19 - 23 -AI Team Development with Tom Osborn & Marlo Derksen

This workshop is designed for OD Practitioners and organization leaders who
want to expand their skills and experience a new approach to creating
innovative and high-performing teams.

July 23 - 26 - The AI Colloquy 

Facilitators: Dennis Baird & Sushma Sharma; Hosts: Jane Magruder Watkins,
Tom Osborn & NTL AI Training Team

The Colloquy is a gathering of AI practitioners and enthusiasts from around
the world. It is held in Bethel, Maine, sponsored by the NTL Institute of
Applied Behavioral Science and AIConsulting. The format includes
presentations and open space dialogue groups. Featured this year, among
others, are:

          Sheila McNamee - noted author and teacher in the field of Social
Constructionism. This session grounds those who use AI in the ideas and
practices of this foundational theory upon which AI is built.

          Joep de Jong and Dan Saint - Two high level directors (British
Telecom and Jefferson Wells) who are pioneers in AI as a management process.
Both have set records for accomplishments and are recognized as highly
successful innovative leaders.

          Mette Jacobsgaard - An AI Practitioners who has pioneered the use
of AI for "Valuation" of programs and projects across the globe. Mette has
lived and worked in Asia and Africa, and has used AI with such diverse
groups as Torture Survivors and street children in the developing countries.
Mette lives in the UK. 

          David Shaked - Also from the UK, David was a manager in a large
pharmaceutical company. As a "Six Sigma Black Belt" and "Lean" practitioner,
he has taken AI and transformed those 2 well known processes into
solution-focused AI. David is creating some exciting innovations for the
field of OD.

          Marilee Adams - Author of the best-selling book "Change Your
Questions; Change Your Life," Marilee has generously offered to lead a
3-hour workshop focused on the power of questions and how that relates to
AI. Marilee is the founder of The Inquiry Institute (you can google for more
info!) 

July 26 - 32 - AI Human Interaction Lab with Tom Osborn, Sushma  Sharma &
Mette Jacobsgaard

This workshop is based on the belief that to be a "master" change agent, one
must first understand how his/her behavior affects a group and how the
groups' behavior impacts him/her. This is the basic NTL workshop created by
the founders in the 1940's. The focus on an appreciative approach to this
process makes the workshop even more impactful. It is foundational to the
work of those who facilitate change.

OTHER OFFERINGS:

August 17 - 19:   

AI Master Class - London, UK with Anne Radford and Jane Magruder Watkins

For the past 3 years we have offered this 3-day "retreat" at beautiful Bore
Place, an organic farm and conference facility on the outskirts of London
near Gatwick airport. It is open to anyone who wants to delve into their own
understanding and use of AI in their life and work. Among those who gather
with us are a half-dozen who come every year and use this time for renewal.
You can find more information at: www.aradford.co.uk
<http://www.aradford.co.uk/>  and read about the "Destiny Phase" session.
JOIN US!         

August 21 - 25:      

Creating Worlds Conference - Copenhagen, Denmark sponsored by the Taos
Institute and McMann Berg, a Danish consulting firm. The Taos Institute,
formed over a decade ago to expand knowledge and application of "social
constructionist" thought based on the pioneering work of Ken and Mary
Gergen. For more information about this exciting international conference,
go to: www.Taosinstitute.net <http://www.taosinstitute.net/> ;
www.macmannberg.com/Constructing-worlds.aspx

August 27 - 29:   

NTL Annual Meeting (open) - Washington, DC

This year the NTL Institute of Applied Behavioral Science is opening it's
annual meeting to colleagues interested in the shifting field of
organization change. All are welcome! An invitation and description of the
gathering can be found on the opening page of the NTL website: www.ntl.org
<http://www.ntl.org/> 

Sept. 14 - 19:      

AI Foundations with Mette Jacobsgaard & Jane Watkins in Lincoln, UK

This is the workshop that is offered by NTL as part of the AI Certificate
Track. It is designed for consultants and organization leaders who want an
in-depth knowledge of AI and how it is being used around the world. Past
participants in this workshop are now working together as an AI Learning
Community.

Strategic Planning with Barbara Sloan & David Shaked in Lincoln, UK

This workshop offered simultaneously with the above mentioned Foundations is
led by two master practitioners who will give you all the experience and
information that you need to be, yourself, a master practitioner for
facilitating whole system change. David has also adapted such traditional
models as 6-Sigma and Lean into and AI process!

 For these two workshops offered simultaneously, see
www.Appreciative-inquiry.co.uk <http://www.appreciative-inquiry.co.uk/>  For
info on AI in Europe: www.networkplace.eu <http://www.networkplace.eu/> 

(NTL and Case Western University AI Certificate Track:

For information go to www.ntl.org <http://www.ntl.org/>   Or, contact: Chris
Brabon (cbrabon at ntl.org); Tom Osborn (Tomosborn at mindspring.com; or
Jane at appreciativeinquiryunlimited.com)

Oct. 11 - 16:        

NTL AI Foundations in Washington DC with Jane Magruder Watkins

Since 1992, NTL has offered this comprehensive pioneering workshop for OD
consultants and organizational leaders who are innovators in the field. It
is designed for those who want to use AI in their work and in their lives.
It is also one of the 4 required courses in the AI Certificate Program, a
program set up by Jane Watkins and David Cooperrider as a collaboration
between NTL and Case Western's School of Organization Behavior. For
information: www.ntl.org <http://www.ntl.org/> 

Oct. 26 - 29:        

Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry in Toronto, Canada, with Maureen
McKenna, Jane Magruder Watkins and Ralph Kelly

For over a decade we have offered this 4-day workshop in Toronto as a
comprehensive introduction to AI. Major work has been done by Maureen in the
Toronto school system using AI and each of these workshops includes students
who learn AI. The stories of how the students use this knowledge is amazing
and this mix makes for a unique and impactful learning community for OD
Practitioners, organization leaders and students. For information:
www.thesumoexperience.com <http://www.thesumoexperience.com/> 

Nov. 2 - 6:           

AI Strategic Planning in Washington, DC, with Tony Silbert & Jackie Stavros

This workshop is part of the AI Certificate Track and is open to anyone
interested in learning about AI for Strategic Planning. (All AITrack courses
are open to "single" participants.) Tony Silbert has years of practice
working with whole system change as does Jackie Stavros, a University
professor who created the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations and
results) model for change in place of the traditional SWOT (strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats). These two master practitioners will
give you all the experience and information that you need to be, yourself, a
master practitioner for facilitating whole system change. www.ntl.org
<http://www.ntl.org/> 

Nov. 16 - 19                  

AI Global Conference in Katmandu, Nepal with David Cooperrider and well
known AI Practitioners from around the Globe

For some time now, Katmandu has been a leading innovator using AI for
challenges across their country - better local development projects;
improved management of the forests; changing their government to a
Democracy! I'm not kidding!!! Don't miss this conference. David Cooperrider
is the honorary Chair and many of us will be gathering from around the globe
to talk about how to use AI to make the world a better place. Who can resist
that conversation??? For information: www.2009worldaiconference.org
<http://www.2009worldaiconference.org/> 

Dec. 1 - 3: 

Introduction to AI in Boston, Mass. with Lisa Hirsh & Jane Magruder Watkins
This 3-day introduction to AI is a repeat of a very successful event last
year. Lisa and the group have created an ongoing learning community. Join
us! lisa at lisahirsh.com

Jane Magruder Watkins & Ralph Kelly

Appreciative Inquiry Unlimited

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