THE WORLD CAFE HOSTING FUNDAMENTALS 

THE TIME IS NOW

Eight real-time sessions
IN ENGLISH
ONLINE
Every Sunday
from 7:30 - 10am CST (China Standard Time):

  • MARCH 19, 2023

  • MARCH 26, 2023

  • APRIL 2, 2023

  • APRIL 9, 2023

  • APRIL 16, 2023

  • APRIL 30, 2023

  • MAY 7, 2023

  • MAY 14, 2023

Cost: $1300 USD
COURSE LIMITED TO 24 PARTICIPANTS

CURRICULUM

 

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Program Structure

Using the structure of the World Cafe itself, this World Cafe Hosting Fundamentals course offers a carefully designed curriculum featuring written coursework in rotating small group forums and weekly real-time sessions.

Providing a solid understanding of the World Cafe theory and method, we will apply World Cafe design principles to bring forth the creative power of conversation and engage questions that matter.

Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of World Cafe hosting practices and the capacity to apply them in their own life and work.

The course is very interactive (requiring approx 4-6 hours a week) and students will be expected to participate fully.

 

Program Benefits & Outcomes

  • You will become familiar with the theory and philosophical basis of World Cafe.
  • You will understand and be able to apply the seven World Cafe design principles and basic assumptions of the World Cafe.
  • Participants will learn to generate powerful questions for different contexts.
  • You'll understand and experience the processes, principles, and "ways of being" that call forth collective intelligence.
  • Together, we will explore how the World Cafe can be applied in creative ways across sectors, cultures, demographics, and other specific contexts.
  • You will be part of a public online Learning Cafe with others from the global World Cafe community. 

Delivered Online

We will be using State-of-the-Art interactive distance-learning tools. techniques, and technology:

  • Zoom
  • Kajabi LMS
  • Kajabi Community Space
  • Google Docs

Program Includes

A FORMAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

READING MATERIAL 
The following required reading will be provided in e-format:

  • The World Cafe: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That Matter, by Juanita Brown, David Isaacs, and the World Cafe Community. Berrett Koehler. 1995 (Available in Chinese Translation by China Machine Press) 
  • The World Cafe: Living Knowledge Through Conversations That Matter. Fielding Doctoral Dissertation by Juanita Brown.
  • The Art of Powerful Questions: Catalyzing Insight, Innovation. and Action. By Juanita Brown, Eric. E Vogt, and David Isaacs.

AND OTHER RESOURCES

  • Summaries of required reading
  • Supplemental articles. e-books, and videos
  • Handouts
     
     

 

THIS COURSE IS A SIGNATURE LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE WORLD CAFE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. IT IS THE ONLY OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED COURSE AVAILABLE ON  WORLD CAFE HOSTING AND THE FIRST OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY TO A CHINESE AUDIENCE.

This rigorous, highly interactive course is designed for serious practitioners who are looking for a solid understanding of the World Café method and philosophy and want to work with peers, guided by senior practitioners, to learn how to host powerful and effective engagements using World Cafe. 

 

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INSTRUCTOR

(SPECIAL GUESTS TBA)

AMY LENZO

DIRECTOR OF WORLD CAFE SIGNATURE LEARNING PROGRAMS

Amy Lenzo is a senior World Cafe host who believes that World Cafe offers a unique way to connect with others - authentically and intimately - about what has heart and meaning for us.

Having hosted World Cafes, online and onsite, since 2005, Amy went through rigorous training herself to be able to guide new hosts through this universally acclaimed course, which she recognizes as a life-changing opportunity to develop the capacity to host transformation and social change.

In her role as Director of the World Cafe Signature Learning Programs, Amy has hosted the World Cafe Hosting Fundamentals course for international cohorts every year since 2010. She occasionally invites special guests - key World Cafe practitioners from around the world with experience in many different sectors - to join the group for individual real-time sessions.

A member of the World Cafe Stewardship Council, Amy is known for her pioneering work in bringing the World Cafe process and principles into an online environment for learning and engagement.  

 

This course is limited to 24 participants for maximum time and attention for each participant. Registrants will participate in an interview with Course Convener Ren Wei before being accepted, in order to ensure there is the best possible match between participant and course.

FAQs

TESTIMONIALS 

"I loved the Fundamentals in World Café Hosting course and it caused me to reflect on some important things, being present, really listening to others, having powerful questions that really matter and harnessing collective wisdom. These are lessons that I can apply in everyday life, to shape futures and solutions through the power of conversation."
"This course has renewed my hope that real and meaningful conversations can and will grow as we gain new can take place across all the things that understanding is very meaningful to seem to divide us."

 

 

"Amy’s mastery of virtual space for effective instruction was amazing and a mix of full-group, table breakouts, expert presenters, dynamic resources, continual feedback, and opportunities for connections, combined to be the most powerful learning I have ever experienced."

 

"This course was transformative for me... Deepening my practice around how to use the World Cafe will forever impact my work."

 

 

 

"The insights offered and critical reflections were so important to support my own growth and development. Even if we have been using World Café methodology for a while, it is important to interrupt assumptions, reflect, and re-evaluate your practice."

 

"I feel more informed, connected, and confident in hosting World Cafes."

 

 

 

 

 

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