Introduction to Radical Listening
Learn practices to build trust, deepen connection, and hear community-led solutions
Introduction to Radical Listening
Learn How To
Explore the Radical Listening process, values, and the context in which it was developed
Practice three “layers” of listening: becoming present, listening to another, and listening to a group as a whole
Apply skills of Radical Listening in your own context
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Course Syllabus
01
WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Video: Welcome to course
Resource: Download worksheet
Reading: Meet Health In Harmony
Discussion: Introduce Yourself
02
RADICAL LISTENING PROCESS
Video: Radical Listening Process
Case Study: Gunung Palung National Park
Reading: How is it Different from Other Listening Practices
Discussion: Values and Reflections
Media: Layers of Listening
03
BECOMING PRESENT
Video: Becoming Present for Listening
Reading: Listening to Our Senses
Activity: Being Present Drinking Tea
Discussion: Reflections on Becoming Present
04
LISTENING TO ANOTHER
Video: Listening So That the Speaker Feels Listened to
Reading: Listening with Your Whole Body
Activity: Listen to an individual
Discussion: Reflections on Listening to an Individual
05
LISTENING TO THE GROUP AS A WHOLE
Video: Listening to a Group as a Whole
Case Study: Radical Listening in Manombo Forest
Activity: Listen to a Group as a Whole
Discussion: Reflections
06
WHAT'S NEXT
Video: Continue the Journey to Radical Listening
Activity: Join the Acumen Academy Community
Change Your View Of The World
Draw inspiration from thought-provoking readings, videos, and reflections.
Enjoy Lifetime Access
Revisit courses, refresh your knowledge, and brush up on your skills at any time.
Receive a Certificate of Recognition
Attain a "Statement of Accomplishment" recognizing your successful completion of a course.
Gain New Skills
Increase your impact by putting new skills into practice.
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What I love about Radical Listening is that I don’t need to know what is best for the world. I can start listening to collective wisdom and *it* will tell me what is best."
Ling Thio,
Radical Listener Trainer
Course Description
Are you ready to pause, be quiet, and deeply listen to the world around you? This course is for anyone working in social and/or environmental impact who wants guidance on how to improve listening to build trust and develop meaningful solutions together with local communities.
This course is a partnership with Health In Harmony which developed the Radical Listening process, replicated it across continents, and have shown its impact on the well-being of people and our planet.
The skills explored in this course are designed to help you truly listen to the local communities you partner with. However, these skills can also help you listen to other groups– like your customers, employees, stakeholders, or family.
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Radical Listener Trainer
Founder of Health in Harmony
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Radical Listener Trainer
Founder of Health in Harmony
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