Decide What to Act On

There are lots of ways in which we may want to transform the world, but how do we decide where to start? Whose priorities get to inform what we act on? Listening campaigns are a tool we can use to make sure a community’s lived experiences are centred in everything we do, identify emerging leaders, and inform our strategy to create real change.

In this training, we will look at what makes a good listening campaign and why they’re a valuable tool in organising. Through practical exercises, you’ll explore how you can shape a listening campaign, listen effectively, and transform what you’ve heard into action. You will leave with the confidence and skills to run your own listening campaigns and build power that lasts beyond a single action.

Outcomes

• Understand how listening campaigns identify leaders and what to take action on.
• Practise the skills to run a listening campaign.
• Reflect on how listening campaigns can strengthen your organising. 

This training is part of our foundations series, designed for both new and experienced organisers who are ready to develop practical organising skills. We recommend taking the introduction training first to understand the core concepts of transformative community organising.