Question

5 - appreciative inquiry

learning objective: compare and contrast appreciative inquiry with traditional change models.

intense, positively framed discussions that help people to develop common ground as they work together to co-create a positive vision of an ideal future for their organization can be an important part of change management.

what are those types of conversations called?

a.) power conversations
b.) established conversations
c.) appreciative conversations
d.) emergent conversations

Explanation:

Analyze the question context

The question asks to identify the term for "intense, positively framed discussions that help people to develop common ground as they work together to co-create a positive vision of an ideal future for their organization." The learning objective listed at the top is "Compare and contrast appreciative inquiry with traditional change models."

Evaluate the options

• Power conversations: Typically relate to hierarchical dynamics or influence, not collaborative, positively framed future-building.
• Established conversations: A generic term that does not describe this specific positive, co-creative change management practice.
• Appreciative conversations: In the context of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), these are structured, positive discussions focused on strengths, successes, and co-creating a shared positive vision of the future. This matches the definition perfectly.
• Emergent conversations: Relate to unplanned or spontaneous dialogues, not specifically structured positive future-building.

Select the correct answer

Based on the principles of Appreciative Inquiry, these positive, vision-building dialogues are called appreciative conversations.

Answer:

• a.) Power conversations
• b.) Established conversations
• c.) Appreciative conversations (Correct answer)
• d.) Emergent conversations