
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 Local Lunch Box: Hosting A Community Event
NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Creating Group Agreements
NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Facilitating Strong Emotions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.