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HOW TO APPLY

Unfortunately, space is limited and we expect the demand to be great. That means we will be asking people to apply. The short applications are due on Friday, November 2, at 5 p.m. A diverse group from the InCommons community will review applications

by Monday, November 19.

More information about the criteria is found on the application form.

Apply today to join InCommons’ “Art of Hosting” training led by Jerry Nagel, Ginny Belden-Charles, and Kathy Jourdain.

Join a vibrant facilitation training in December 2012.

InCommons is an initiative of the Bush Foundation created to meet the

increasing needs and challenges of people working to solve complex

problems emerging in our region. By providing a set of principles and

practices grounded in participation, InCommons inspires, supports and

connects community powered problem-solving.

Join other community powered problem-solvers from across the region for a

free training in Minneapolis from December 12-14. “The Art of Hosting” will

engage you in practices that will help you more e�ectively facilitate group

conversations of all sizes, incorporate principles that maximize collective

intelligence, welcome diverse viewpoints, improve participation and transform

con�ict into creative cooperation. More detail about the “Art of Hosting” is

found on the back of this �yer.

You cover transportation and lodging. InCommons takes care of the

rest. The training will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and

kicks o� Wednesday, December 12, at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that afternoon.

Sessions will run throughout the day on Thursday, approximately

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all activities concluding at 4 p.m. on Friday.

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The Art of Hosting (AOH) is unlike any training program you’ve ever experienced. It is a response to a world that is becoming increasingly complex and fragmented, where solutions and innovations lie not in one leader or one viewpoint, but in the bigger picture of collective intelligence.

Join event leaders Jerry Nagel, Ginny Belden-Charles, and Kathy Jourdain to enhance the way you invite, design, open and hold inspired and meaningful conversations in your work, communities and life.

You will:

• Learn valuable approaches and tools for engaging community stakeholders in meaningful conversations.

• Develop a shared understanding of collaboration and how to nurture ongoing conversation.

• Explore and identify new strategies and approaches for furthering your work in communities and systems.

• Use art, music, movement and poetry to work creatively and imaginatively with each other on issues that matter to all of us in our communities.

DECEMBER 12-14, 2012THE ART OF HOSTING IS...

A combined experiential training event, learning lab and retreat that is e�ective in many cultures and contexts, and can be applied to grassroots community building, health care, educational reform and social change e�orts around the world.

A way for leaders, groups and communities to have meaningful conversations that lead to wise action.

A practice ground for all who aspire to bring out the best in others, based on the assumption and experience that human beings have enormous untapped wealth and resilience.

A response to a world where true solutions lie not in one leader or one viewpoint, but in collective intelligence and community engagement.

Learn more at www.arto�osting.org.

Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota

FOUNDING INCOMMONS PARTNERS INCLUDE

Ashoka’s Changemakers, Bush Foundation, Minnesota Community Foundation,Minnesota Council of Churches, Minnesota Public Radio, The Saint Paul Foundation,Twin Cities Public Television, University of Minnesota Center for Integrative Leadership,University of Minnesota Extension, Walker Art Center and Wilder Foundation

THIS TRAINING IS NOT FOR SPECTATORS.Learn, do and expand your skills to host meaningful conversations.

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“Few professional development opportunitieshave the true potential to go beyond superficialities. Art of Hosting does by delivering clear methodologies and building skills to enable positive, sustainable change in business, government, communities and schools.”

Colleen Walker, Toyota Financial Services

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Call 651-227-0891for more details.