Day 3

Host: Ron Fry

Panelists: Jackie Stavros, Scot Lowry, Pru Sullivan, Lindsey Godwin

In this thought-provoking session, we will explore how Appreciative Inquiry is much more than a change management tool, but is also a powerful operating system for approaching our lives and designing our organizations. We'll explore how AI principles can shape daily mindsets and practices, as well as how companies like Green Mountain Coffee Roasters have integrated AI into their cultures. This session promises to inspire fresh opportunities for living and leading from an AI perspective

• RECORDING LINK

• Pru's Podcast about GMCR

• See Resources for articles on AI as an operating system

Hosts: Kim Marie McKernan, Terry Fulcher, Christine Cayré, Stephen Read, Marlene Ogawa, Dr. Justine Chinoprekweyi, and Ignacio Pavez

This year we encouraged In-Person Regional Gatherings where possible, with a goal of invigorating regional hubs through in-person networking. We had 4 such gatherings take place: in Buffalo, NY, in France, in Chile, and in Zimbabwe. During this session, you will hear from the hosts of these gatherings, get a sense of the in-person energy, and learn about how it was organized, perhaps to inspire your own in-person gathering in the future!?

• RECORDING LINK

• Video of a moment at the Zimbabwe Gathering

• Chile Gathering Report Out

ROOM 1: Jennifer Ozgur - AI in K12 Education: How can AI build a sense of belonging and elevate school cultures?  What can I do right now to make a positive shift in my district?

ROOM 2: Nick Heap - How can we "Naturalise" AI" so it becomes as natural as breathing everywhere? What have you already done to use Appreciative Inquiry without calling it Appreciative Inquiry or using jargon? What worked? What was great about it?  How would you explain Appreciative Inquiry to a bright 10-year-old without using jargon? Where in public life would an Appreciative Inquiry approach make a positive difference? Who needs to know more about Appreciative Inquiry? What would be the benefits of Appreciative Inquiry thinking and methods being used more widely and naturally? Where would be an exciting and surprising place to find accessible information about it?  Who has done great work making Appreciative Inquiry accessible to all?  What micro-practices (like expressing appreciation) could you/we use now to "naturalise" it?

ROOM 3: Chris Basgier: Wise Words: An Appreciative Approach to Using Generative Artificial Intelligence - Many people have responded to the growth of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) either emotionally (fear, excitement) or pragmatically (using it for expediency or efficiency). In this discussion, we will ask, what might it mean to engage with GAI through the lens of wisdom? I will begin by introducing a framework for wise action and wise words (based in Aristotelian phronesis), and I will discuss how it might be applied throughout the process of utilizing GAI applications. Then, we will have an opportunity to "practice wisdom" together by prompting ChatGPT and considering how wisdom could be applied. Participants will come out with ideas about utilizing GAI wisely in their appreciative inquiry work, and leading wise conversations about GAI.

ROOM 4: Debra Cady: Trauma-Informed Principles at work in AI Practice - What are trauma-informed principles and how can they help with our AI practice? How can we be more trauma-informed? Let’s share our collective examples and learn from each other!

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Hosts: Sasha Farley & Judy Oyedele

When was the last time you felt like you were flourishing? We will explore what Human Flourishing is and build on success stories, extracting valuable insights to inspire future endeavors. We will deepen our understanding of how to tackle complex challenges through the use of impactful questions and generative images. Participants will leave with specific examples of approaches to help create flourishing futures in their communities.

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Bringing our time together to a close. We will spend a few moments together reflecting on everything we've heard, highlighting some of our high-point moments, and solidifying our commitments going forward.

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