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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, there is the believe that whatever the problem, community is the answer. By turning to each other with our burning questions and concerns, this invites the discovery that the creative leadership people need is already present. In the coming months Berkana is 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.

Art of Hosting, Pembroke, Ontario
When: April 27 - 30, 2009,
Where: Ontario, Canada
The 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.

Art of Hosting, Boulder, Colorado
When:May 13 - 15, 2009
Where: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 environment.

Art of Hosting, Gold Lake, Colorado
When:June 28 - July 1, 2009
Where: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.

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.

For more information, visit The Berkana Institute.