Art of Hosting is a participatory approach for leading, convening and engaging groups and teams in meaningful conversation using integrated change processes, methods, maps and planning tools. Examples include Open Space Technology, World Cafe, Circle and Appreciative Inquiry. Rather than working with a pre-determined agenda for the trainings, the “art” is approaching each conversation from a distinct perspective, then crafting the best design for the specific context.

The Art of Hosting community is an international group of practitioners using these processes and approaches to learn with and from one another through inquiry, sharing story and engaging in shared work. The community of practice works from the assumption and experience that we need to find new solutions for the common good, whether in corporations, government, education, nonprofits, social movements, communities or families. The time is now.

While Art of Hosting is not a Berkana program, the Institute has been a close partner and supporter of this self-organizing community since its inception. The Berkana Institute currently contributes to this field of practice by convening, administrating and stewarding Art of Hosting programs, mostly in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about current events supported by Berkana by visiting the Upcoming Opportunities page. Learn more about the Art of Hosting community by visiting artofhosting.org or joining their social network on Ning! at artofhosting.ning.com.