Each year, NH Listens hosts events throughout New Hampshire. These online and in person events range from engaging on statewide policy issues, supporting local community-led initiatives, and our own series of workshops for strengthening skills for bridge builders — facilitation, connection across differences, and sticking with tough conversations. We support a growing network of New Hampshire's skilled facilitators.
We are grateful to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for their generous support.
Upcoming Events
NH Listens: Advanced Facilitator Training
NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Facilitating Through Conflict
NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Asking Good Questions
Basic Facilitator Training (Online)
February 14, 12 – 2:30 p.m.
Join this introductory training for tips and practice on key facilitator concepts for facilitating online and in-person, including drawing people in, managing productive conversations, and strengthening your skills as a facilitator.
Advanced Facilitator Training (Online)
March 27, 12 – 2:30 p.m.
Many of us are trained to remain neutral when we serve as facilitators. However, that doesn't mean we are passive in the face of bias and misunderstandings. This workshop helps enhance confidence to remain neutral, productively address issues, encourage, and move conversation in a constructive manner.
Advanced Facilitator Training (In-person)
April 19, 9:30 A.m. – 3 p.m.
Conway Public Library, Conway, NH
Many of us are trained to remain neutral when we serve as facilitators. However, that doesn't mean we are passive in the face of misunderstandings. This workshop helps enhance confidence to remain neutral, productively address issues, and encourage and constructively move the conversation.
Creating Welcoming Spaces
February 7, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
This session will prompt suggestions and considerations when hosting spaces where all can feel expected and safe.
Spectrum of Engagement
March 6, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
This session will present a frame for public participation and the different ways communities can participate in decision-making.
Speaking Up – Facilitating Through Conflict
April 10, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
This training will help you build the skills to identify conflict, hold space for resolution, and know when to intervene as a facilitator.
Asking Good Questions
May 1, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
This session on asking good questions presents frames and resources to consider what it means to ask good questions as a facilitator and gain some practice reframing questions for more constructive dialogue.