Cathy Henderson's Page

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How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?: I learned about the Art of Hosting through my graduate studies in OD from Case Western Reserve University. I am attracted to the collaborative and synergistic aspects.

Tell us about your experience with Art of Hosting as part of your life and work. What would you say your competence in it is? (new, starting practitioner, experienced practitioner, steward): I am just getting started. I have read a lot of the materials, like all the books on World Cafe, Open Space, articles on good questions, AoH member websites, etc. I have a little more experience with Appreciative Inquiry. But, now I need some opportunities to practice it.

What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?: Organization Development, Coaching, leadership development

Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?: I have a sincere desire to do this kind of work. I am interested in getting ideas for how I can inspire these kinds of conversations. I need to help make it happen.

At 8:28am on June 21, 2011, Mary Alice Arthur said…: Welcome, Cathy, great to see you here (that is, we will SEE you here when you upload a picture -- got a good one?). I'll be in Columbus from later today attending the ALIA Institute, so hello from another part of Ohio! There are plenty of resources to have a look at and conversations to become part of -- I hope this community will be a great one for you and you a great contribution to it!

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