Conversation is critical to creating a welcoming and inclusive community.
What is Community Conversations?
Meaningful Conversations
A simple way for people to come together for rich and meaningful conversations in hopes of making Noblesville a more welcoming and inclusive community.
A Simple Format
Connect with 5 – 7 community members through a series of thought-provoking questions on a variety of topics.
New Relationships
Change how we view and relate to others based on increased understanding and build new lasting relationships.
What People Are Saying
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The entire process of these conversations is perfectly and brilliantly designed to solve the problem and foster the health we need in society simply by their very structure.
Caleb Blair
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It was valuable to hear from others in the community and hear why they have formed the beliefs that they hold.
Lilia Ramirez
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I strongly suggest people in the community sit in on these structured conversations to learn how to have the conversations organically with neighbors near and far in Noblesville
Willie Haile
Resources
Change begins with how and when we engage with others.
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Be Curious
Maintain an attitude of exploration and learning. Look for areas of agreement or shared values that may arise and take an interest in others’ differing viewpoints and opinions.
Be Open
Make room for new knowledge and new ways of seeing and understanding. Be open to hearing all points of view. Human beings tend to judge one another; do your best not to.
Be Uncomfortable
Stretch your comfort zone as you encounter people with different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
Be Respectful
Treat everyone with dignity and kindness. Let others express their views without interruption or crosstalk.
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We’ve compiled a list of good resources for you.
SHORT VIDEOS
10 ways to have a better conversation
How to have better political conversations
The joy of being wrong Intellectual Humility
ARTICLES
Advice for Difficult Conversations
4 Emotionally Intelligent Ways to Accept People Who Don’t Share Your Values.
“Yanny” or “Laurel”; your reality is an interpretation
Before you judge, seek to understand
BOOKS (AVAILABLE AT RETAILERS)
Mending Our Union Healing our Communities through Courageous Conversations by J. Christopher Collins
The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World by Joe Keohane
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So, you completed your first round of Community Conversations and are interested in more.
Here is a list of organizations with lots of additional resources:
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Hosts play an important role in Community Conversations and we are here to make hosting easy, rewarding, and fun for you. You will follow a simple process to move participants through the stages of the conversations. Having a friend who enjoys conversation co-hosts with you may be helpful.
Please email us to learn more info@noblesvillediversitycoalition.org
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