Go to Democracy Fitness: Active Listening

Democracy is not a skill we simply possess - it is a muscle that needs to be trained. Democracy Fitness is both a breathing space and a workout space where democracy becomes present and concrete rather than distant and reserved for the few.

Over 30 minutes we work with one democracy muscle at a time. This session focuses on active listening: there is a big difference between hearing what others say and truly listening to them. Active listening can open up greater curiosity and more nuance.

The other sessions in the series are:
• 9/9: Curiosity
• 16/9: Opinion
• 23/9: Disagreement
• 30/9: Compromise

You do not need to attend all 5 sessions. Tea and coffee are served. The session requires a minimum of 10 participants to take place. Registration must be completed by the day before at 12:00 - ticket sales and registration open on 4 August at 10:00.