In two interactive sessions, participants will learn about an Appreciative Inquiry Approach to Strategic Planning; how to identify the strengths of their organization and how to apply Appreciative Inquiry tools and techniques to develop short term strategic plans.

Learning Objectives:

- Understand the basics and benefits of Appreciative Inquiry

- Come away with specific action plans that will help their organizations build capacity and sustainability.

- Define purpose and map strengths

- Share strengths, define values and guiding principles

- Identify opportunity areas

- Construct an action plan

Facilitators: Gene Conroy, Emily Ribblett, Georgia Council for Recovery (GC4R)