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<\/a><\/p>\nThis is part of a larger series \u201cOrganizing 101: Outrage to Organizing\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n One-on-one conversations are the backbone of organizing. They are how we build trust, uncover motivation, and move people from interest to leadership. This blog walks through who to meet with, when and where to do it, and how to structure conversations that actually move people to action.<\/p>\n Potential leaders<\/strong>: These are people who\u2019ve taken action before, such as signing a petition, attending a rally, donating money or volunteering.<\/p>\n New contacts<\/strong>: These are folks who have expressed interest but haven\u2019t really engaged deeply.<\/p>\n Existing members<\/strong>: These are people in your base who you want to deepen relationships with so they stay engaged.<\/p>\n The goal of these conversations is to move people from being supporters<\/em> to being leaders<\/em>.<\/p>\n Conversations about organizing are easier when you can harness someone\u2019s existing energy. As soon as someone shows interest or curiosity, follow up within 24\u201348 hours<\/strong> while momentum is fresh.<\/p>\n Slower moments are inevitable. High energy isn\u2019t sustainable 24\/7, so in these slower moments, use these chats for maintenance: keeping your core team energized and connected.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easier to ride the momentum, so talking with and engaging individuals before or after big actions and\/or campaigns can be an opportunity to process experiences and keep people moving forward.<\/p>\n Where to have one-on-one conversations with your potential leaders, new contacts, or existing members<\/strong><\/p>\n These are conversations about passion and action. When choosing where to engage with individuals about what they want to change in their community and how\/why they want to help, be intentional. Choose a spot that encourages openness and doesn\u2019t rush the conversation, like coffee shops, parks, phone calls, or Zoom calls.<\/p>\n Listen more than you talk<\/strong>. There\u2019s no hard and fast rule, but it\u2019s a good idea to have them talk 70% of the time.<\/p>\n Follow curiosity<\/strong>\u2014if they say something powerful or interesting, ask why<\/em> or tell me more<\/em>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t worry about taking notes to jog your memory. You can take notes after<\/strong> (not during) \u2014record key values, stories, and potential ways to engage them.<\/p>\n Always end with an ask<\/strong> that matches their interest + capacity:<\/p>\n Because you\u2019ve made a connection that is the start of something new and you\u2019re also asking them to do something in return, follow up shortly after your call. It can be via text, phone call, email, or whatever works best for you both.<\/p>\n Think about the times you\u2019ve had a really great conversation with someone\u2014you walk away feeling energized, understood, and motivated. This is the reason one-on-ones work. They uncover what motivates people at their core. They build trust<\/em> and commitment<\/em> beyond transactional asks. They transform supporters into leaders who stay<\/em>, not just participants who drift away. It all starts with a conversation, being curious, and following up.<\/p>\n The post Organizing 101: How to Have a One-on-One Organizing Conversation<\/a> appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress<\/a>.<\/p>\r\nWho to Have One-on-One Conversations With<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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front.moveon.org Source link <\/a>\r\nOne-on-one conversations are crucial for organizing, helping build trust and encouraging individuals to become leaders. This blog outlines who to speak with\u2014potential leaders, new contacts, and existing members\u2014along with the ideal timing and setting for these discussions, like coffee shops or phone calls. The conversations should follow a structured format: light chit-chat, discussing the person’s background, and delving into their motivations. Successful interactions emphasize listening and following up shortly after to establish connections and make asks that align with the individual\u2019s interest. Ultimately, these conversations transform supporters into engaged leaders through genuine engagement and curiosity.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is part of a larger series \u201cOrganizing 101: Outrage to Organizing\u201d One-on-one conversations are the backbone of organizing. They are how we build trust, uncover motivation, and move people from interest to leadership. This blog walks through who to meet with, when and where to do it, and how to structure conversations that actually move people to action. Who…","protected":false},"author":143,"featured_media":2582,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/143"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2581"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wokeantifa.org\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}