Surfboards inside the museum at Nazaré, Portugal, all of which have ridden the biggest wave in the world. Things I have found while surfing.Have a look at these, and maybe leave a comment about wh…...
The Art of Hosting & Harvesting for Community Builders, Hosted at Cloverdale Community Centre Inc., 167-169 Purnell Rd, Corio VIC 3214, Australia, Mon 9th Oct 2023, 9:30 am - Tue 10th Oct 2023, 4:30 pm AEDT.
Enjoy The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter - Ballina, Hosted at Ballina Beach Resort, 76 Cedar Cres, East Ballina NSW 2478, Australia, Tue 25th Jul 2023, 9:00 am - Thu 27th Jul 2023, 4:30 pm AEST.
In the Art of Hosting world we have a few shared core teachings that show up in nearly all the learning workshops that happen.At some point we talk about complexity – we usually explore the …...
Enjoy the Introduction: Strengths-Based Approaches to the Art of Hosting for Next Stage Organisations , Hosted on Humanitix, Mon 7th Nov 2022, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm AEDT. Tickets between $27.50 - $242 AUD + BF.
We will be offering this program as a non-residential in-person training in the Vancouver area in 2022. If this is not possible, we will offer an online session. Stay tuned! We hope to return to...
Art of Hosting Trainings Here is a listing of upcoming Art of Hosting trainings worldwide – mostly 3-day events where you are immersed in and learn about the basics of Art of Hosting. Some of these trainings have a specific focus on top of the general training, mostly mentioned in the calling question. There might be other events mentioned in this list, but they will all have entry-level quality (so no previous experience required) and will rely heavily on the Art of Hosting DNA for its design. Click on “View Details” to learn more about any event. 14 October - 17 October 2021, Ehrenhausen, Austria The Art of Hosting Training in Obenaus Partizipative Führung im Unternehmen, in Politik und Gesellschaft More Information:View Details 27 October - 29 October 2021, Bergün, Switzerland Art of Hosting Training Schweiz Leadership in einer polarisierenden Welt - Wie bauen wir Brücken der Begegnung? More Information:View Details
We hosted Ms. Esther Kalenzi, the founder and team leader 4040, which is a non profit organisation that uses people centred events to raise funds for vulnerable children’s literacy and awareness . Hosting such events can be quite a trick - Esther opens up on how she deals and handles the...
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“Welcome to The Art of Hosting: Elevating Every Gathering to an Extraordinary Experience
Picture this: the air alive with anticipation, laughter dancing like champagne bubbles, and your home transformed into a stage for unforgettable moments. Enter the enchanting world of The Art of Hosting, where luxury transcends the confines of five-star hotels and unfolds within the walls of your own sanctuary. Join us on a journey of sophisticated entertaining, where every detail whispers elegance and every interaction ignites joy.
Setting the Stage: Your home is your canvas, and you’re the master artist. Embrace bold individuality with jewel-toned walls, velvet furniture, and layers of textures and patterns. Let scent and sound weave a symphony of ambiance, from spiced citrus candles to curated playlists that set the mood for an unforgettable evening.
The Art of the Table: Transform your dining experience into a visual feast with jewel-toned runners, textured placemats, and plates that tell a story. Experiment with global flavors and playful presentation to feed not just stomachs, but souls. From tapas bursting with exotic spices to miniature desserts resembling edible jewels, let every bite be a journey of delight.
The Grand Finale: As the night winds down, keep the magic alive with dedicated spaces for after-dinner lounging. Offer sweet treats that linger on the tongue and conversation starters that ignite laughter. Remember, the true art of hosting lies in creating genuine connections and infusing your space with your unique personality.
Lighting the Spark: Light becomes your silent partner in setting the stage. String twinkling fairy lights, let strategically placed lamps cast warm shadows, and embrace the timeless magic of candlelight to create an ambiance that enchants and delights.
Soundscapes and Stories: Curate the perfect playlist to weave an emotional thread throughout the evening. Start with upbeat tunes to ease guests into the night, then transition to mellower tones as the hours melt away. Let music be your storytelling guide, enhancing every moment with its melodic charm.
The Conversation Crucible: Prepare icebreakers and strategically seat guests to encourage mingling and intimate chats. As the conductor of the evening’s symphony of conversation, gently guide interactions without dominating the stage.
The Art of Arrival: Craft a welcoming entryway that hints at the delights to come, from fragrant wreaths to playful doormats. And remember, a genuine smile and warm greeting are the most precious treasures you can offer your guests.
Personal Touches: Infuse your home with personal touches that reflect your personality and passions, from vintage collections to quirky artwork. These details are what make your space truly unique and inviting.
The Comfort Factor: Create an environment where everyone feels at ease with plush throws, extra pillows, and thoughtful indulgences. Show your guests that their comfort is your priority, and watch as they relax and unwind in your hospitality.
The Gameful Gathering: Games have a magical way of breaking down barriers and creating shared memories. Choose games that suit your guests’ personalities and preferences, and let the laughter flow freely throughout the evening.
The Sweet Farewell: End the night on a high note with a sweet send-off, from delicate petit fours to fragrant herbal teas. Make the farewell as warm and gracious as the welcome, and leave your guests with hearts full of joy and thoughts of returning soon.
Beyond the Table: Step outside the traditional dinner party and explore endless possibilities for unforgettable gatherings, from movie nights under the stars to vintage cocktail speakeasies. Let your imagination set sail and whisk your guests away on themed adventures limited only by your creativity.
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What is the Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter? The Art of Hosting is a highly effective way of harnessing the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of groups of any size. Based on the assumption that people give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them – in work as in life – the Art of Hosting blends a suite of powerful conversational processes to invite people to step in and take charge of the challenges facing them. Groups and organizations using the Art of Hosting as a working practice report better decision-making, more efficient and effective capacity building and greater ability to quickly respond to opportunity, challenge and change. People who experience the Art of Hosting typically say that they walk away feeling more empowered and able to help guide the meetings and conversations they are part of move towards more effective and desirable outcomes. Using all the ingredients of good conversation So why is conversation so powerful? Conversation, more than any other form of human interaction, is the place where we learn, exchange ideas, offer resources and create innovation. Not every conversation works like this, though. Many people experience meetings that waste time, conversations that feel more like debates, and invitations to input which turn out to be something altogether different. People want to contribute, but they can’t see how. Leaders want contribution, but they don’t know how to get it. The Art of Hosting offers a blend of some of the most powerful methods to create open and meaningful conversation that leads to commitment and good results. Working with a range of collaborative methods – like Circle, World Café, Appreciative Inquiry, Open Space Technology, ProAction Café, storytelling and more – practitioners can tailor the approach to their context and purpose. An art that takes practice and care But this is more than a suite of methods – it is also a practice. We call it The Art of Hosting, because it is an art to become skillful at helping ourselves and others work well together, especially in these times of increasing complexity. We talk about hosting, because what is offered here is not a typical facilitation or moderated session. It gives attention and care to all aspects of people’s work together, intending to host them in being successful, just as any person welcoming guests will make sure they have everything they need to make their visit fruitful. The Art of Hosting Conversations That Matter takes into account the whole process – all the preparations before the participants come together, what happens while they are working together, and how the results of their conversation – the ‘harvest’ – support next steps that are coherent for their purpose and context. The Art of Harvesting conversations that matter Anyone who plants a garden is planning for results. Whether the result is a fruit or a flower, a gardener is planning for a harvest. In the same way, anyone who plans to host a meeting also wants to get a good result from their efforts. In this case, the harvest might be in the form of a project plan, or an agreement to action or a better relationship. In the Art of Hosting community, we plan our conversation design around the harvest we want to produce. The results we are seeking help to determine what methods we use and how. We are continuing to grow our harvesting capacity and experiment with different forms of harvesting – digital images, photographic, musical, social media, multi-media, narrative – you name it! We think good harvesting is one of the most potent ways to assure that the agreements and decisions arising out of conversations that matter lead to action. No formal organizational structure The Art of Hosting network is rapidly spreading and growing all over the world, as organizations, communities, and people from every walk of life take part in this new way of working that blends the best of what we all know about the power of conversation. We are rediscovering it, together. The Art of Hosting network has no formal, legal structure, no appointed leader, no accreditation program and no controlling body. It is based on a practitioner network, with local communities of practice; it is committed to learning and generous with its sharing and support. Your first step to becoming a practitioner is to follow a 3-day Art of Hosting training, organized somewhere near you in the world – or maybe far away? An international group of stewards holds the deeper practice pattern and assures the quality of the trainings and the integrity of the global network. So we are actually changing our world, we are changing our work and we are changing how we work. Nova Scotia Public Health - A Journey Towards Renewal Document You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Buckminster Fuller
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Connecting/Reconnecting: The Art of Hosting Conversations Now! Join us for this 2-day in-person practice ground to learn or re-learn The Art of Hosting Conversations Now! September 20 and 21, 2021 - 8:00 to 4:30 Central Time It has been a year and a half of lost and missed connections. A time when we would have met in person with new colleagues and friends and stayed close to existing ones. While online communications have proven to work and helped us connect virtually, even the most introverted of us do like to be in the energy that comes from being around others when we gather together. We are now moving into a time when we can come together again and continue to meet virtually. This is a time to experience the joys, creativity, laughter, seriousness, safety and warmth of human contact. A time also to recognize that not all of us are ready to or need to be in person with others and there are advantages to virtual meetings, especially in bringing people together over large geographic distances. Coming together in Conversations that Matter will be similar to before, and it will be different. It will take time for us to work out the ‘now’ of our collective conversations and action. An Added In Virtual Training Too! September 23, 2021 9:00 - noon Central Time The last year and a half has had us all online in ways we never expected. We will share our experiences – the good, the bad, the laughable – and invite you to share yours as we scope out practices for successful online hosting. Not only have we hosted online training, we've led World Cafes and we've done Strategic Planning work, creating vision, mission and values statements with clients. Never would have dreamed it possible 2 years ago.
Enjoy the The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter A Unique 2 day Online Intensive, Hosted online, During 4th of November. Tickets between $165 - $705 AUD + BF.Only on Humanitix...
September is hosting month on #Qweshunga . Today we highlight what it’s like to host and how we got here . We shall be bringing the different elements of hosting to you through various guests as we inspire , live and play !
In my opinion, based on 11 years of using Reddit, these things support good online conversations. I'm of the strong opinion that social media platforms should put less emphasis on general content aggregation (think of reddit's "front page of the internet) and they should put more emphasis on communities and specific topics. Twitter improved after it let you follow topics in addition to people, because topics usually provide more reasonable, more natural starting points for discussion than viral content does. Here's my list of the best ingredients to facilitate good online discussions: - Smaller, niche communities that allow people to talk about common interests instead of just scrolling through shallow, forgettable, crowd-pleasing posts - A voting system that lets better comments get more visibility - A website design that prioritizes discussion over pure content aggregation, which does things like providing moderation tools - A good headline for the discussion to start with. The starting point matters a lot. It helps when there is strong discouragement of editorialized and sensationalized titles. Good discussions usually don't result from a post featuring a provocative or polarizing photo or meme. A discussion is more likely to be good if it starts with a neutral title or an open question. - It's better when there is complete transparency and openness about exactly what is allowed or not allowed, encouraged or discouraged, and what gets you banned. People care more about a community when the rules are enforced fairly and predictably. Otherwise they get resentful. reply
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