Reviewing the Appreciative Enquiry Methodology
This was a new method of research for many of the colleagues and individuals felt that:-
- It was a positive way of thinking
- Organised and effective
- Informative
- Experiential learning based
- Challenging as a methodology
- Forced people to think positively
- Demanding as a method, because of the researcher commitment to the approach required.
- New skills were sometimes needed to phrase questions appropriately and help others to view all experiences as positive
- Good approach for nursing practice
- Consistent core (AI data collection) was built to manage negativity
- Method fits with change management
- Can be used as a personal methodology
- Motivation for change part of very good method