Make room
Tell people what is open for input and who will hear it.
LISTEN · INCLUDE · FOLLOW THROUGH
A voice matters when someone makes space to hear it.
Meaningful participation begins with listening and becomes real when people can see how their input shaped the next step.
Try a listening practice →A useful cycle
Listening is a practice with a visible next step.
Reflect back
Summarize what you heard and check whether it is accurate.
Close the loop
Share what changed, what did not, and why.
Being heard should be part of how decisions get made.
Why it matters →