Art of Hosting
Art of Hosting is a specific approach for group facilitation and systems change, developed, and curated according to a common and open-source model by an international community of practitioners. The Art of Hosting approach invite process participants to join structured conversations about matters they are concerned about while facilitators act as hosts. This methodology of engagement is a way to bring people in complex, social systems into convergence on collective actions, with the participants discovering and proposing their own solutions. Specific methods include Open Space, Circles, Appreciative Inquiry, World Café, Fishbowl etc.
For more information: Art of Hosting | and Harvesting Conversations That Matter
Liberating Structures
Liberating Structures are easy-to-learn microstructures for facilitating group discussions that enhance relational coordination and trust. They quickly foster lively participation in groups of any size, making it possible to truly include and unleash everyone. Liberating Structures are designed to embrace distributed control and include a fairer, larger number of people in shaping the next steps.
For more information : Liberating Structures – Introduction
U Theory
Theory U is a change management method developed by Otto Scharmer and his colleagues from the MIT in Boston. The U process shows how individuals, teams, organizations, and large systems can build the essential leadership capacities needed to address the root causes of today’s social, environmental, and spiritual challenges. In essence, Theory U shows how to operate a shift in consciousness from ego-system to eco-system awareness using a structured process and specific methods, such as Social Presencing Theater (SPT).
For more information: http://www.u-school.org
Nonviolent Communication
Nonviolent communication (NVC) is an approach to communication based on principles of nonviolence. It was developed by clinical psychologist Marshall Rosenberg. NVC is a communication tool with the goal of creating empathy in the conversation. The idea is that once there is empathy between the parties in the conversation, it will be much easier to talk about solution which satisfies all parties fundamental needs. The goal is interpersonal harmony and obtaining knowledge for future cooperation.
For more information: Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. (1934-2015) | Center for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org)
Neuro-linguistic programming
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development and change management born in California in the 70s. It was developed by modeling communicators and therapist who got excellent results with their clients. At the heart of NLP is the connection between neurological processes, language and behavioral patterns learned through experience. NLP models teach how to see problems from new perspectives to find solutions and achieve specific goals.
For more information : Accueil – Fédération NLPNL