CHRP Recertification Points: 3

This half-day session is an introduction to the world of Appreciative Inquiry (AI). AI is a model for change that focuses on the positive. It is a clearly defined process that enables groups and organizations to create a better future. As Human Resource Professionals, there is a role we can play as facilitator and change agent

The workshop will cover the following

• Defining AI
• Where, Why and How AI is used
• The Principles of AI
• The AI Process
•  Hands on Interactive Session
•  The Local and Global Implications of Appreciative Inquiry

Who will benefit from this session

• HR professionals and Consultants who are new to AI
•  HR professionals who would like to see if there is a role for them to play using AI within their organizations
•  Consultants that assist organizations with Visioning, Strategic Planning and Change management
•  Not for Profit administrators who will be facilitating the change process within their community groups

About the Speaker
Brenda Fair, CHRP of Fairwinds Training & Development is actively involved in several community based organizations and is a past Board Member of the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia.  She has been working with Public and private sector clients for 16 years, assisting them as they develop new visions and plans for the future. She has incorporated the AI process into the Strategic Planning and Team Development processes with her clients and sees the incredible difference between the AI approach and a traditional deficit model.

Agenda
8:30 am Check-in and snacks/refreshments
8:45 am Workshop Begins
12:00 pm Workshop Ends 

Register early and save!
Register by January 22, 2013
Members: $70 including HST
Non-Members: $95 including HST

Register after January 22, 2013
Members: $90 including HST
Non-Members: $115 including HST

To Register

Pre-registration is required.

To register, click on the register for this event link above.

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The registration deadline for this event is Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Please note that registrations cannot be accepted after online registration has closed. Registration cannot be purchased at the door. 

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Payment Terms:
Payment is due by the registration deadline, which is February 5. Payments can be made online by credit card (Visa/MC) at the time of registration or by cheque.  Cheques must be received by the registration deadline by HRANS at 84 Chain Lake Drive, Suite 103, Halifax, NS B3S 1A2. 

Cancellation Policy:
Those who make reservations and do not attend will be required to pay the full registration fee. Cancellations received in writing prior to noon on Tuesday, January 29^th will not be required to pay the registration fee however will be subject to a $25 plus HST admin fee. Refunds are only available if received in writing prior to noon on Tuesday, January 29^th and will be subject to the $25 plus HST admin fee. Substitutions are permitted up to the day of the event.  Member/non-member rates will be applied.   This cancellation policy applies regardless of date of registration.  Registrations after the cancellation deadline are non-refundable.