Hospitality and welcoming are essential. I cannot overemphasize this aspect. We try to set up the room or working space as though we were welcoming friends for lunch. Setting up is a critical first step. I try to be creative in thinking about how people will feel welcomed into the space where the visioning is to take place. What sort of space would you walk into and feel comfortable? Will this work for ‘the guests’ you have invited to attend the visioning session?