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Whatever the problem, community is the answer
As a recent article in The Nation, "The Revolution Has Already Occurred",
mentions, "The revolution exists in little bits everywhere, but not
much has been done to connect its dots." Innovative and effective local
solutions to the pressing problems with which we're faced are emerging
everywhere. We're now at a critical moment to share what we're learning
as individuals, organizations and communities.
At Berkana, we believe that whatever the problem, community is the
answer. By turning to each other with our burning questions and
concerns, we invite the discovery that the creative leadership we need
is already present. In the coming months we are offering three Art of
Hosting opportunities for individuals to come together through
meaningful conversation and action.
This is an invitation to connect the dots and effectively learn how to
create the world that we wish for together. |
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Art of Hosting, Pembroke, Ontario
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Art of Hosting is a combined experiential training, learning lab, and
retreat for all who want to apply practices of working effectively with
others to create innovative and comprehensive solutions during times of
change. Deepen your own capacity to lead and support groups through
challenging and chaotic times.
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Art of Hosting, Boulder, Colorado
Designed
for leaders, executive directors, organizational coaches, facilitators
and change agents, this training addresses the key question that all
organizations face in today's complex and often chaotic global economic
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Art of Hosting, Gold Lake, Colorado
At
this time of significant change, we invite you to join with your peers
as thinking partners and co-creators of the next generation of
strategic conversations. We are looking for people who want to practice
the sort of leadership within the world of money that invites
collective creativity and intelligence for both money systems and the
financial planning profession.
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Resources for Convening Conversations
Not
able to attend an Art of Hosting workshop, but interested in starting a
conversation in your community? Here are some resources to get you
started:
Hosting in a Hurry, by Chris Corrigan - a guide to convening and hosting conversations that matter.
The Art of Powerful Questions,
by Eric E. Vogt, Juanita Brown, and David Isaacs - tips for discovering
the burning questions that are key to igniting conversation.
Turning to One Another, by Margaret Wheatley - a book and a new website that includes conversation how-tos and stories from the field. |
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The Berkana Institute works in partnership with a rich diversity of
people around the world who strengthen their communities by working
with the wisdom and wealth already present in their people, traditions
and environment.
Berkana and our partners share the clarity that whatever the problem,
community is the answer. We prepare for an unknown future by creating
strong and sustainable relationships, by wisely stewarding the earth’s
resources, and by building resilient communities. We rely on the belief
that human beings are caring, generous and want to be together.
We are learning how to live the future now.
Deborah Frieze and Bob Stilger
Co-Presidents, The Berkana Institute
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