Art of HOSTING & Participatory Leadership
Art of Hosting was born out of the need to relook at the way human beings connect with each other and approach complex problems.
The concept is to shift from the frame of the leader as a “hero” to that of a leader as a “host” (Margaret Wheatley). It encompasses a range of facilitation methodologies that delivers the leader to:
These processes hinge on a fourfold practice of being present (pre-sensing), engaging in conversations (participating), hosting conversations (contributing) and becoming a community of practice (co-creating).
Structure of programme
Conducted as a 3-day experiential learning programme, it covers the principles of:
Process Design
Chaordic Stepping Stones
Dialogic Engagement Methods
Harvesting & Visual Recording
Other Courses
Essentials of Public and Stakeholder Engagement
A facilitation training programme to gain awareness, appreciation and practice in internal and external stakeholder engagement, drawing from Sequoia’s evidence-based and holistic model for facilitation.
Team Development That Transforms
We build high-performing teams through strengths-based development, authentic engagement, and sustainable cultural transformation, drawing from our deep OD experience across sectors.
Education for Sustainability
In collaboration with the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, we equip students, educators and education systems with the new knowledge and ways of thinking to contribute to the regenerative capacity of the physical and social systems we all depend on.
Beyond Strategy: Leading Organisations That Actually Flourish
[3hr breakfast talk] Most leaders we speak to know something isn’t working. Engagement is low, change initiatives aren’t landing, and the usual levers aren’t producing the results they once did. This breakfast conversation is for CEOs, MDs, and senior executives who are ready to look at their organisations differently. We will collectively explore what it takes to build an organisation that people are truly committed to, not just employed by.
HR Practitioner’s Guide to Organisational Transformation
[2-day, In-person workshop] Organisations that are thriving are those where HR has stepped into a much more strategic role, building the conditions for real, lasting change. This programme is designed for HR professionals who want to make that shift with confidence. You’ll get a working understanding of Organisation Development as a discipline, practical tools you can use immediately, and a way of thinking about your organisation that goes well beyond the conventional HR toolkit.
Leading the Human Side of Digital Transformation
[1-day, In-person workshop] Here’s what most technology transformations have in common when they struggle: the technology worked but the people’s side didn’t. This programme is for technology leaders who want to close that gap. New systems and new ways of working are fundamentally organisational challenges dressed up as technical ones. Learn to lead transformation in organisations where people are uncertain, resistant, or simply exhausted from too much change.