The document discusses Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR), an approach with 3 goals: focusing on the best of what is, exploring what can be, and envisioning what will be. PAAR aims to address challenges through positive questions, elevate positive emotions, and build on individual and organizational strengths. It emphasizes participation, empowerment, ethics, and appreciation and can be used to influence decision-making and improve situations through courageous action. Key pillars of PAAR include space, empowerment, ethics, appreciation, and participation.
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Stockholm PP Jan 2010
1. Exploring the potential of Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR)byDr. Anita Melander-Wikman & Professor (dr.) Tony Ghaye
2. … the best of what isPAAR’s 3 goals… what can be… what will be
7. PAAR … and the elevation of positive emotionThe thing I really LOVE about my job is .....The most INTERESTING part of my job is … I get most JOY from doing my job when .....A real STRENGTH of mine is .....When you are AT YOUR BEST you .........
8. PAAR … and strengths-buildingOutward into local community and global society
