About this session
This month we’ll be trying out Appreciative Interviews together, co-facilitated by Gerry Grealish and Dominika Noworolska.
Appreciative Interviews is a group storytelling exercise that can help liberate spontaneous momentum and insights for positive change through the sharing of hidden success stories from individuals, organisations, teams and/or projects. Positive movement is sparked by the search for what works now and by uncovering the root causes that make success possible.
In breakout room pairs, we’ll take turns conducting an interview and telling a success story, paying attention to what made the success possible. Then, in groups of four, we’ll each retell the story of our pair partner. Others listen out for patterns of conditions or assets that support success. Finally, we’ll come together as a group in the main room to share insights from the process and based on our stories and conversations, generate a list of conditions that are essential for success.
All are welcome.
About Liberating Structures
Liberating Structures can be used to change the way we work and collaborate. They promote inclusive, innovative, and productive meetings and projects and are now used widely in improvement work. There are 33 structures to explore. Using them can quickly encourage lively participation in groups of any size, boost engagement, and enable connection and collaboration with others in a fun and inspiring way.
About Q’s Liberating Structures group
Q’s Liberating Structures group meets online each month to explore, practice and trial one or more of the Structures. It’s a supportive space, and everyone is welcome. The group meet ups are co-facilitated by group members. While there are varying levels of experience with Liberating Structures and facilitation in the group, no one is an expert. We rely on peer support. Everyone is safe to try something new and learn together through participation.
“I always find these meet ups helpful and it has got me from wanting to use Liberating Structures to actually using them. I am meeting great people and learning practical skills.”
“I find this group a great energy boost, learning experience and networking opportunity.”
“I didn’t realise how much fun I’d have – but I also learnt something.”
Upcoming events
Liberating Structures meet up | Thursday 5 December, 12.00 – 13.00
Liberating Structures meet up: planning the first half of 2025 | Thursday 9 January, 12.00 – 13.00
Liberating Structures meet up | Thursday 6 February, 12.00 – 13.00
Find out more
For updates on future meet ups, join Q’s Liberating Structures in healthcare Special Interest Group. Maybe you’re planning a session at your own workplace or with any groups you’re part of? The group is open to everyone and is a great place to ask the group for advice and support on any of the Liberating Structures.
For more info on all the different structures and tools, including FAQs and guides on using them, visit the Liberating Structures website.
There is also a Q-connected Liberating Structures group in Scotland, started by two Q members. Follow them on X for updates on upcoming events.