Many of our societal challenges are unprecedented. Our predominant mechanistic approach is no longer fit for the complexity of the challenges. A Living Systems worldview where responses result from interconnectivity, collaboration and diversity open the potential to discover new collective intelligence for societal innovation. Learning new collaborative practices and skills is the entry into a more connected way of working.

No matter what sector you’re in, you can contribute to positive change. Learn how to take collaborative action on the big issues that you and your organisation care about by building a community around a shared purpose.

In this experiential training, you’ll be guided by an international team of Art of Hosting practitioners with combined experience in diverse sectors, from government to business to non-profit.

Drawing from our Art of Hosting methods, tools, mental models and results achieved over the past decade, learn how to enable participatory leadership and societal transformation through building ecosystems for action around the key issues you care about. Together with the hosting team and other participants, including impact entrepreneurs, policymakers and corporate innovators, you will dig deeper into the worldviews that underpin and sometimes even hinder your work.

What will you learn?

Design collaborative initiatives and projects
Host meaningful conversations and harvest actionable insights
Introduce the benefits of participatory leadership to your own field
Apply Art of Hosting techniques to your projects and challenges
Use practical tools to increase your positive impact
Be more resilient and equipped for adapting to an ever-changing world
Leverage models for working with complexity, conflict and emergence

Who is this for?

Sustainability professionals
Policymakers, decision-makers and their teams
Local, regional & national government programme managers
Corporate innovators and consultants
Nonprofit and development professionals
Impact entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
Convenors of cross-sector dialogues and community leaders

Go here to learn more and meet your hosting team!

Costs

This three-day training costs €1600 (incl. VAT) for corporates and €1200 (incl. VAT) for individuals, SMEs and nonprofits. This covers: – Workshops with Art of Hosting practitioners and Impact Hub experts – A (digital) workbook to support your continued learning – Daily vegetarian lunch, fairly sourced coffee and tea, and fresh fruit – Dinner and a community activity on the second evening of the program (Friday) Please note that this course is non-residential; participants should arrange their own accommodation. Early bird - save €200 registering before 31 March!

Discounts

Impact Hub members are eligible for a subsidy of up to 40% of the price. Please contact Laura Grassi to check if you are eligible for a discount. We also offer a 10% discount for each additional participant from the same organisation.

More about the masterclass

Our three-day Art of Hosting | Collaborating for Change masterclass starts at 9 am on Thursday 8 October and it ends at 5 pm on Saturday 10 October.

Your training will take place at Impact Hub Amsterdam, which is located on the edge of the leafy Oosterpark, in the vibrant neighbourhood of Amsterdam Oost.

For more information, download the flyer.