BUILDING A BIGGER "WE": ORGANIZING CONVERSATIONS THAT HELP GROW OUR MOVEMENTS

Organizing is about listening to people, identifying what they care about, presenting a vision for what is possible, and moving people to action. Yet with the pressures of making ends meet, people who care often respond to our 1:1s with “I’m too busy” and “things will never change.” This participatory workshop offers an outline and tools for having organizing conversations that move people from “I can’t” to collective action. Participants receive ample time for practice and feedback.

By the end of this workshop you will have:

• Learned a template for transformative organizing conversations

• Expanded and refined your toolkit for moving people to action with tools like asking probing questions, identifying self-interest, and deep listening 

• Practiced working through the challenges you are facing having 1-1s

This workshop is right for you if you are newer to having one-on-one conversations that attempt to move people to take action and if you are more experienced and facing challenges. It provides a supportive environment for learning from other organizers about their challenges and trying out new approaches.

This is an interactive online workshop. Be prepared to be on camera,  practice and receive feedback. Having a computer with strong internet connection and the ability to connect to video will ensure the best experience.