COMPASSIONATE LISTENING Compassionate listening can take many forms—whether it’s the big group brainstorm of Tour De Farce’s Idea Jam, the knocking on doors that led to GOODat Community Day, or the community-wide oral history walk of Gathering of the Memories. The point is to bring people to the table, unearth the issues and opportunities at hand, and build trust and participation. Here are some questions to ask all who are involved. For more resources on compassionate listening, visit the Fetzer Institute’s website. WHO ELSE NEEDS TO BE AT THE TABLE? HOW WILL YOU INVITE THEM IN?
WHAT IS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH TRUST AND PARTICIPATION?
WHAT ISSUES OR OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADDRESS?