Our mission, vision and values

Mission

The International Listening Association’s mission is to make listening an integral part of global culture and society by uniting, engaging, and inspiring international groups, organizations, and individuals who promote its practice, training, and research in varied fields and contexts.

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Vision

To be the international leader of listening practices, teaching, and research.

Values

Listening

Enacting our listening practice is a choice and a daily practice, not a passive skill, which strengthens connections.

Collaboration

Embracing teamwork and partnerships as essential to fostering understanding and achieving common goals.

Inclusiveness

Ensuring that listening efforts and practices welcome and represent a wide range of cultures, languages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Respect

Treating all individuals and their perspectives with dignity and consideration, recognizing the value of diverse voices.

Partnering science and practice

Peers at the cutting-edge of listening research and real-world experiences collaborate to advance listening.

Relationships

Fostering a global community by nurturing connections built on shared, purposeful listening.

Commitments

  • We are a community of individuals committed to promoting the study and advancement of effective listening.

  • We exchange information by sharing teaching objectives, learning activities, promotional methods and materials, and additional professional experiences.

  • We encourage the pursuit of listening research, as listening affects humanity on multi-levels of economics, education, race, culture, and international relations.

  • We pursue management strategies and efforts promoting effective listening in all contexts including government, education, healthcare, and business.