Appreciative Inquiry Utilizing Online Platforms

Abstract

This experiential exercise teaches students what constitutes Appreciative Inquiry and how it is different from other feedback models, along with giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge. Students practice giving Appreciative Inquiry to their peers’ presentations through the use of an online platform that allows for written words along with memes, GIFs, and photos to express their feedback. The activity is suitable for face-to-face undergraduate and graduate-level organizational behavior and management classes who have at least one, ideally two teams-based presentations, and are looking to provide strengths-based, positive feedback to produce high-performing teams. Information is presented about how to set up, run, and debrief this activity to meet learning objectives.