Vision and Strategy "Appreciative Inquiry" Summit

A successful non-profit organisation desired to update its mission and vision, and to create a 2020 strategy. They invited their external supporters such as Macquarie Bank, Telstra and other leading Australian organisations as well as their Board, technology partners, employees and young people to a 3-day Summit.

Outcome

A new mission, vision and strategy with engagement from all its stakeholders.

"Corporate Evolution’s breadth of business and executive experience was a critical factor in producing our strategic plan.
In February of 2008 Inspire Foundation undertook an Appreciative Inquiry Summit with the objective of delivering a new strategy with full engagement by all our stakeholders.
I sought advice from McKinsey and Company and they recommended two things: (1) that I investigate appreciative inquiry as an approach and (2) that I get in touch with Australia’s leader in the field, Lisa Doig. Lisa’s expertise, care and passion in leading us through the appreciative inquiry approach cannot be over stated. The outcome far exceeded our expectations.
Following the summit, we had immediate wins through new investment by those attending the summit. Internally, the Summit aligned Inspire in a way that can only be described as transformative. Externally, it created a community that cares deeply about Inspire’s work.”

Kerry Graham
CEO, Inspire Foundation