ABOUT The ART OF participatory Leadership
What is the Art of Participatory Leadership training? Where will the training happen this year?
What can one expect when joining the Art of Participatory Leadership training in 2025?
What is the Art of Participatory Leadership training?
The Art of Participatory Leadership is an intensive 3-day training program where you will practice a set of simple yet powerful approaches for designing and hosting (facilitating) powerful conversations and meetings. It is an effective way of harnessing the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of groups.
We are now living and working in an increasingly high-pressure and fast-changing world, where a work environment driven solely by measurable performance is no longer enough. We believe that people and teams give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them – in work as in life. These practices invite people to step in and respond to the challenges facing them in creative, authentic, compassionate and innovative ways.
This is the 6th training in Vietnam.
The past 5 training sessions have been contributing to a growing community of practitioners in Vietnam and Asian-Pacific countries including China, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, India and Australia.
We have welcomed facilitators, trainers, managers, teachers, gardeners, entrepreneurs, coaches, therapists, writers, parents, artists, community organizers and anyone who deeply cares about the power of meaningful conversations for deeper connection and effective decision making.
How will we learn and practice together?
This training is an opportunity to step into participatory leadership. We will work on the edge of ‘praxis’ – the process by which a theory, lesson, or skill is enacted, embodied, or realized through direct application.
Participants will be invited to co-host processes with the support of the Hosting Team. Everyone is free to choose where to step in as a practicing host, a harvester, a participant or an observer.
To get a glimpse of what a training looks like, please take a look at the harvest of the past trainings.
Joining the Art of Participatory Leadership, you will also become part of a global community that practices, steward and co-create these evolving methodologies and philosophies. You can read more about the global Art of Hosting.
Language of the training
The primary language of the course is English. However, with the desire to bring the practice to more Vietnamese people, the organizing team will support Vietnamese translation for those who need it. We are also working on preparing additional Vietnamese-language support materials to help the community practice after the program.
Participating this time also means that you are joining the Organizing and the host team in a new experiment, a new step forward for the Art of Hosting community in Vietnam.
Harvest from previous training
Harvesting is an important part of every Art of Hosting training. You can review the harvests from previous trainings to get an idea of what a typical training looks like.
Where will we learn and practice together?
Mũi Né, one of Vietnam’s well-known destinations, is located in the coastal city of Phan Thiết in Bình Thuận Province. With its long beach and fine white sand, Mũi Né attracts tourists with its pristine beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Mường Thanh Holiday Mũi Né Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated right on Mũi Né Beach, approximately 17 km from the center of Phan Thiết city, making it highly convenient for transportation by both private and public means. With its stunning location and modern design, especially its spacious conference room overlooking the sea and lush gardens, this hotel provides a relaxing and tranquil environment closely connected to nature. It is not only a suitable venue for training programs but also an ideal destination for travelers seeking a high-class retreat.
The organizing team will arrange transportation between Ho Chi Minh City and Mường Thanh Holiday Mũi Né Hotel at specific times before and after the training program. If participants wish to book a room at this hotel, they can also fill out the registration form. You can read more about the location here: Mường Thanh Holiday Mũi Né Hotel.
Contact
As The Art of Participatory Leadership is not only about how to work together, but also about art of gatherings and conversations, we are always ready to share our stories and listen to yours.
Email to artofhosting.vn@gmail.com, follow the Facebook page or leave us a message in this form.
Kindly,
AoPL 2025’s organizing team