Thursday 15^th September 2022, 1.00-2.30pm

For many of us, is the idea of adopting an appreciative focus in your reviews aligned with your values? If your reviews create an open learning culture avoiding notions of blame I imagine this does feel aligned. So, what comes next? Should reviews adopt a solutions focus, a strengths focus, or should the approach mirror the appreciative inquiry? And what effect does it have on the challenge & robust nature of the analysis needed for a statutory review? How would we convince others that all shortcomings have been considered? Surely this will be compromised...

When we examine the 4 pillars of appreciative reviews [you can download these here], we soon recognise that applying them to your review has no effect on whether you challenge & analyse shortcomings in practice. On the contrary, they complement this kind of analysis. They prepare review participants to learn & share more openly by creating a collaborative & analytical environment.

These 4 pillars are exactly as we teach those who undertake the SILP Appreciative Inquiry Certification™. Sign up for this 90 minute masterclass which will get you started with the techniques, plus how & where to apply them in your next review.

I will take this opportunity to take you through a recently completed SILP appreciative inquiry review, including how the review itself dealt with shortcomings. Perceptions of families, practitioners and those who had to sign of the review will be weaved into this workshop. 

Is convincing others of the merits of this approach a barrier for you? We will cover how to bring others with you to ensure your appreciative review gets over the line at the point of sign off.