A WELCOMING WORLD

"Imagine a world where people feel welcome and expected. A world where children, friends, strangers, guests, customers and colleagues dare to and want to meet each other for real. It is our belief that this is the basis for true and lasting success for us as human beings, our organizations and society we have been entrusted".

HOSTMANSHIP
A practical philosophy on the art of welcoming, comprised on six foundations; serving, responsibility, wholeness, caring, knowledge and dialogue.

THE THIRD FACE OF LEADERSHIP
In addition to Manager and Leader we encourage the face of the Host. Hostmanship looks upon all organizations as Hosts, hosting community, dreams, a vision, a mission, talent, customers, partners and owners. Also the organization as a host in society, contributing to the well being of the whole.

HOSTMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP (HDG)
Provides inspiration, knowledge and tools for everyone who wants to develop the art of welcoming.Founding office is in Sweden, with operations also in Denmark, Norway, The Netherlands and starting up in Kampala, Uganda. We do our work through books and lectures, courses and workshops in all kinds of sectors in society. We are aiming for partnerships throughout the world.

Hostmanship Development Goup, a non religious and non political organization, was launched 2003, with the visions of a welcoming world.

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