the appreciative partnership seeks to effect positive change through the use of appreciative approaches and the science of positive psychology.
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our values in action
We partner with people who aspire to build great companies, communities or organisations with noble goals
We believe that by employing appreciative approaches people can achieve more effective and sustained positive development
We help organisations to release and realise the latent potential of their people to make a positive impact in the world
Our work is underpinned by appreciative principles and the science of Positive Psychology
We know that appreciative approaches facilitate the conditions necessary for people to innovate and generate the energy for change
We have seen how collaboration creates actions that have impact and are real and sustainable
appreciative approaches
Appreciative practices are grounded in a set of a principles – rather than being a fixed methodology. This makes them incredibly flexible.
Appreciative Inquiry and related approaches are based on a series of interlocking phases, creating a virtuous cycle of activity.
some stories about our work
Tug of War
Under African Skies
Virtuous or Viscious Cycle
Measuring What Matters
Under Pressure
Pulling Together
Cultural Champions
Predictive Dashboard
partners
Chris Braithwaite Msc.APP
Appreciative Researcher and Positive Psychologist with 25 years experience helping organisations improve insight and performance. In particular Chris’s interest lies in the application of the PERMA+ model and other Positive Psychological approaches to build positive organizations.
Dr Victoria Lavis
Chartered psychologist and senior lecturer in Psychology with expertise in the field of equality and diversity. She is a specialist in using AI for research and change in challenging situations.
senior associates
Ian Richardson
Having served 33 years in Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, Ian has an enviable amount of experience at every grade from Prison Officer to Governor Grade, and has a special interest in Equality and Diversity. He specialises in a strengths-based, positive approach to leadership development and organisational change.
Prof.Charles Elliott
A pioneer of AI, he has been ‘testing AI to destruction for 25 years – and the method is still intact!’ Author of the seminal book – Locating the Energy for Change: An Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry, he uses AI for a wide range of purposes from organisational performance to leadership development.
Contact us
info@theappreciativepartnership.com