Derek Masselink's Page

How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?

Through Margaret Wheatley's new book this October.

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 use many of the dialogue techniques in my design and planning practice and with my students (I teach at a local university). I also am a member of a community restorative group. I would say that I have an intermediate level of experience.

What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?

Tough problems, community development, sustainability issues, conflict resolution.

Where do you live/work?

Pender Island BC

Would you like to share a web address?

http://masselinkdesign.com

Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?

Education, community resilience, empowerment and engagement, sustainable design, agroecology, leadership, education