How do we collaborate on changing society for the better? 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 the 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. 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

MORE ABOUT THIS TRAINING

Schedule

Our three-day Art of Hosting | Collaborating for Change masterclass starts at 9 am on Thursday 29 August and it ends at 5 pm on Saturday 31 August. You are also invited to join the optional dinner and surprise activity on the evening of Friday 30 August. 

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.

Costs

Our three-day masterclass costs €1600 for corporates and €1200 for individuals, SMEs and nonprofits. The fees include VAT and cover: 

• Workshops with Art of Hosting practitioners and Impact Hub experts
• A workbook to support your continued learning
• Daily vegetarian lunch, fairly sourced coffee and tea, and fresh fruit
• Dinner and a surprise activity during one of the evenings

Please note that this course is non-residential; participants should arrange their own accommodation.

Discounts

Impact Hub members are eligible for a subsidy. Please contact Laura Grassi for your discount code. We also offer a 10% discount to each additional participant from the same organisation.