{"id":691,"date":"2020-10-27T22:01:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T22:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sound-matters.com\/?page_id=691"},"modified":"2020-12-04T16:27:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T16:27:18","slug":"listening-consultancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sound-matters.com\/?page_id=691","title":{"rendered":"Listening Consultancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"wrapper-medium\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-big  col-align-center do-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-third   no-anim\" >\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">85%<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">of what we have learnt\u00a0is not through talking or reading,\u00a0but from listening.<\/p>\n<\/div><div  class=\"column one-third   no-anim\" >\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Less than<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">2%<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">of the population has\u00a0had formal education on how to listen.<\/p>\n<\/div><div  class=\"column one-third last-col  no-anim\" >\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimates suggest up to<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">75%<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">of the time we\u2019re not actually listening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"wrapper\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top do-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-third   no-anim\" >\n<h6>LISTENING CONSULTANCY<\/h6>\n<\/div><div  class=\"column two-third last-col  no-anim\" >\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-mini \"><\/div>\n<p>Our Listening Consultancy services have been developed to help our clients develop innovative strategies for becoming more effective communicators.\u00a0 Our aim is to get you heard in ways that precipitate the changes you want to see.\u00a0 Traditionally, we have worked with the sustainability champions in big organisations who have struggled to get their sustainability messages heard and acted on by key stakeholders.\u00a0 Working closely with these champions we have developed powerful communication strategies that have led to profound organisational change.\u00a0 The tools we have developed through our listening consultancies are relevant to anyone wanting to communicate a powerful message in ways that engender change while providing strong leadership.<\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-mini \"><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019ve discovered a new relationship with listening!\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div  class=\"fullwidth-section text-dark forcefullwidth\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"fullwidth-content\" style=\"padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:120px;\"><div class=\"wrapper\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top no-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-full last-col  no-anim\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"wrapper-medium\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top no-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-full last-col  no-anim\" >\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a consultancy, we will listen to you, your team, your community in order to truly understand your needs.\u00a0 We will then help you develop solutions to the problems you face using a unique tool called: Systems-Based Listening. <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"wrapper\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top no-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-full last-col  no-anim\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"wrapper\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top do-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-third   no-anim\" >\n<h6>OUR PROCESS<\/h6>\n<\/div><div  class=\"column two-third last-col  no-anim\" >\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous clients have found Systems-Based Listening has helped them:<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-medium \"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore important issues in new and empowering ways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address issues in innovative and\u00a0 effective ways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate more effectively with key stakeholders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make changes to modes of operation which have led to positive outcomes for the wellbeing of both people and planet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin new and exciting journeys to address issues that are of most concern to them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use listening as a way to empower staff to become powerful forces for change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div  class=\"fullwidth-section text-dark forcefullwidth\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"fullwidth-content\" style=\"padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:120px;\"><div class=\"wrapper-medium\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top no-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-full last-col  no-anim\" >\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Book a consultation to find out more about our systems-based approach to listening.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sound-matters.com\/?page_id=16\" class=\"sr-button style-1 button-medium\" >BOOK A CONSULTATION<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systems-Based Listening is a skill that empowers those who have acquired it to become more effective problem solvers and agents for change.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Julia Metcalfe<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head of Programme Partnerships and Institutional Funding<br \/>\n<strong>Save the Children<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"spacer spacer-big \"><\/div><div class=\"wrapper\"><div id=\"\" class=\"column-section clearfix spaced-normal  col-align-top do-anim\"><div  class=\"column one-third   no-anim\" >\n<h6><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div><div  class=\"column two-third last-col  no-anim\" >\n<h4><strong>Do you work with NGOs as well as businesses?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We work with all organisations who are interested in using sound and listening to address some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.\u00a0 Whilst our main focus is in the areas of sustainability, resilience and wellbeing, we are interested in hearing from other potential clients who may see a role for sound and listening in their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<h4><b>Is your work backed up by research?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we have a very active research focus and we work with leading universities in the UK and overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<h4><b>What will I get from a free initial consultation?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your specific needs which can be identified in our first conversation you will speak to either our listening expert Dr Mike Edwards or our sound expert Harry Coade.\u00a0 The aim of the initial consultation is for us to listen to you and then, based on what we hear, advise you on ways you could use basic sound and listening techniques to address the issues you identify.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<h4><b>Can I learn about sound and listening without hiring you for a full consultancy?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we have a free online course which is available to download in our shop. Please register your interest and we will send you an email when the courses are launched.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"spacer spacer-small \"><\/div>\n<h4><b>Do you offer any team building away-days? <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For obvious reasons, any group events are a challenge at the moment; however, we can offer on-line team building opportunities and definitely, in the future, we will be offering bespoke away-day or team building weekends. 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