What to Expect


📢 This essential course helps you:
✔️ Organize effective meetups and discussions
✔️ Create a welcoming, engaged community
✔️ Set the foundation for a thriving Local Conversation


Here's What You'll Cover

  Stage 1 Training: Working Across Differences
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Course Description

Building a stronger community means bringing people together, even when they see things differently. In this Stage 1 Training, you’ll learn how to find common ground, navigate political divides, and communicate effectively—even with those who may not initially agree with you.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will:

  1. Understand the Importance of Common Ground – Learn how to identify and build on shared values that unite people.
  2. Develop Communication Skills for Divided Environments – Gain practical strategies to advance your community’s goals even when political tensions run high.
  3. Engage Productively with Opposition – Discover effective ways to communicate with individuals who may resist change, including those with a "Not In My Backyard" (NIMBY) mindset.
  4. Reflect on Your Leadership Approach – Use optional reflection questions to think critically about your communication style and how to improve it.
  5. Build Inclusive Coalitions – Learn how to gather and grow a local group of advocates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Why Take This Course?

Communities grow stronger when people come together, even across differences. This course equips you with the skills to navigate tough conversations, inspire collaboration, and build a diverse coalition of local advocates.

This Training Is Essential for Stage 1 Group Leaders

We ask all of our group leaders who are in Stage 1 to take this training course. You’re working hard to gather and grow a local group of advocates, and these resources are designed to make you an even more effective community builder. By mastering the art of working across differences, you’ll be able to lead conversations that unite rather than divide, helping you grow a resilient and impactful movement.

Ready to bridge the gaps and build stronger connections?

Enroll now and learn how to work across differences with confidence!