Events

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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.

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We are grateful to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for their generous support.

Upcoming Events

October
04

NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Hosting A Community Event

Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation. This session Hosting ...
November
01

NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Creating Group Agreements

Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation. This session will be ...
December
06

NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Facilitating Strong Emotions

Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation. This session is Facil ...

Upcoming Facilitator Trainings

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Basic Facilitator Training (Online)

September 20, 2023, 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.

 Register for Sept 20 Training

Basic Facilitator Training (In-person)

October 28, 2023, 9:30 A.m. – 3 p.m.

Pease Public Library, Plymouth, 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 bias and misunderstandings. This workshop helps enhance confidence to remain neutral, productively address issues, encourage, and move conversation in a constructive manner.

 Register For Oct 28 Training

Advanced Facilitator Training (Online)

November 15, 2023, 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.

 Register for Nov 15 Training

Upcoming Local Lunch Box Sessions

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Meaningful Introductions to Build Community

September 6, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

This session will share tips around introductions in your community meetings that help people feel welcomed, and will include time for your questions. 

 Register for Sept 6 Lunch Box Series

Hosting a Community Event

October 4, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

This session will overview how to organize and design a community-building event at a community gathering, and will include time for your questions.  

 Register for Oct 4 Lunch Box Series

Creating Group Agreements

November 1, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Creating group agreements is a process of collectively defining how all members of a group want the conversation to feel, look, and sound. It is a way to hold each other accountable for staying engaged with the dialogue, even as things get uncomfortable and challenging. 

 Register for Nov 1 Lunch Box Series

Facilitating Strong Emotions

December 6, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Understanding emotions in ourselves and others is critical to being an effective facilitator, especially when called to be brave and present in this work. This session will provide some key concepts and tips for facilitators when strong emotions arise and need our full attention.

 Register for Dec 6 Lunch Box Series