The Art of Hosting
(November 2024 is now full - join us in March!)
Vancouver, BC, March 31, April 1, April 2, 2025
With Kelly Foxcroft-Poirier, Kris Archie, Caitlin Frost, and Chris Corrigan
Registration Now Open!

Thank you for your interest in the Art of Hosting Meaningful Conversations and Participatory Leadership. There has been a lot of enthusiasm and speedy registration for our AoH programs.  Please register soon. ​
For more information or questions please contact Caitlin Frost at [email protected] ​
PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MEETINGS AND PRACTICES FOR WORKING BETTER TOGETHER AMIDST TIMES OF RAPID CHANGE AND HIGH COMPLEXITY
We are awakening to different ways of being in leadership together, moving beyond the typical traps of adversarial agendas and into processes of co-learning and co-evolution that lead to wise action and change. We are seeking consultative processes and engagement strategies that bring out the best in our communities and foster collaboration. That’s what the Art of Hosting is all about.

The Art of Hosting Meaningful Conversations and Participatory Leadership is an intensive 3-day learning experience where you will practice a set of simple yet powerful approaches for designing and hosting (facilitating) powerful conversations, engagement processes and meetings. It is an effective way of harnessing the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of groups. We believe that people give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them – in work as in life. These practices invite people to step in and respond to the challenges facing them in creative, authentic, innovative and effective ways.

Groups, organizations and communities using the Art of Hosting practices report better decision-making, more innovation, greater ability to quickly respond to opportunity, challenge and change and improved relationship quality. People who experience the Art of Hosting typically say that they walk away feeling more inspired and empowered and more able to help guide the meetings and conversations they are part of to move towards desirable outcomes.

Participants are local, regional and international. Sharing a desire to stretch their own learning edge and connect with others in the field.  We bring together community, government, and business leaders, social entrepreneurs, next generation leaders together from many dedicated networks and efforts – building our individual and shared capacity in our communities and organizations to address the challenges of these times.
Rooted in the Four Fold practice of the Art of Hosting, this event teaches a participatory approach for leading, convening, and engaging groups. We work with collaborative methods including World Café, Open Space Technology, ProAction Café, Circle Practice, The Work (engaging limiting beliefs), collective storytelling and more.

​WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Community and non-profit leaders, social entrepreneurs, business leaders, department heads and program managers, community organizers, next generation leaders and individuals who want to help. 

People who believe in the power of collective creativity, intelligence, and collaboration to improve their communities, teams, and organizations.

Individuals and groups who are eager to build stronger teams and partnerships with each other and within their communities. 

People who are dedicated to creating healthy and resilient organizations and communities.

You will walk away with the tools, frameworks and world-views that will enable you to navigate complex challenges and opportunities in your work, community and personal life.
The Art of Hosting Meaningful Conversations and Participatory Leadership is an intensive 3-day learning experience where you will practice a set of simple yet powerful approaches for designing and hosting (facilitating) powerful conversations, engagement processes and meetings. It is an effective way of harnessing the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of groups. We believe that people give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them – in work as in life. These practices invite people to step in and respond to the challenges facing them in creative, authentic, innovative and effective ways.

​*This is a 3 day, in person, non-residential workshop, with a dinner & music evening at East is East to connect with other participants. Nearby accommodations list will be provided for those joining from away. 

Space is limited, with high interest so we recommend you register soon to hold a space. We hope you can join us ! 
Dates:
​March 31, April 1 & 2, 2025

Location:
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street

​Schedule:
Monday; 9:30am to 5:30pm
Tuesday; 9am to 5pm
Wednesday; 9am to 430pm

​Accommodations and Transportation list HERE
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Tuition:
Regular Organization/Individual Rate: 1425.00 + 5%GST
Non-Profit/Reduced Individual Rate: 1225.00 + 5%GST
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Cost includes: Tuition, workbook, lunches, coffee/tea breaks. Group dinner & music night on Tuesday (drinks paid on your own). 

Some partial bursaries are available with specific intention to support participation of BIPOC and other equity-seeking participants. Contact Caitlin for more information. 

Discounts for groups of 4 or more. 10% (Regular/Individual rate) 5% (Reduced/Non-Profit rate).  Please email us for a discount code before proceeding. Contact [email protected]
or email us at: [email protected]
Phone: 778-997-9254
We are grateful to live, learn and work - and host this training - on the traditional unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh),  xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht) and  Qayqay't Nations.

As an act of respect and reciprocity, we donate a portion of our income from this event to a local Squamish program. ​