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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412965004
ISBN-13
9781412965002
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70507370
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Having Hard Conversations
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Leadership, Communication Studies, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Education
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
15 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2008-038185
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Our teaching culture is adverse to conflict. Having tools like this will move education forward as a profession." -- Michael Grinder, National Director and Educational Consultant "A thoughtful and practical map for authentically engaging in and learning from having hard conversations. Abrams gently teaches us why having these conversations matter and how they can help us grow. Her work shines light on the landscape of personal and professional learning from engagement in hard conversations." -- Eleanor Drago-Severson, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership "A wonderful combination of coaching, consulting, and crafting a way of teaching us all to speak honestly in our relationships. From casual conversations to value conflicts, we learn to use and become sensitive to differences in gender, style, and position in this very appealing and important book. A must-read for teachers, principals, and district office personnel who care about developing a healthy school community." -- Ann Lieberman, Senior Scholar "This book has already changed my life. Just by reading it, my courage to have hard conversations has soared." -- Beth Madison, Principal "A straightforward, practical and useful guide for engaging in difficult conversations." -- Lauren Levin, This book has already changed my life. Just by reading it, my courage to have hard conversations has soared., Our teaching culture is adverse to conflict. Having tools like this will move education forward as a profession., A thoughtful and practical map for authentically engaging in and learning from having hard conversations. Abrams gently teaches us why having these conversations matter and how they can help us grow. Her work shines light on the landscape of personal and professional learning from engagement in hard conversations., A wonderful combination of coaching, consulting, and crafting a way of teaching us all to speak honestly in our relationships. From casual conversations to value conflicts, we learn to use and become sensitive to differences in gender, style, and position in this very appealing and important book. A must-read for teachers, principals, and district office personnel who care about developing a healthy school community.
Dewey Decimal
371.102/2
Table Of Content
Foreword by Arthur L. Costa Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. What Are Hard Conversations and Why Should We Have Them? 2. Why We Hesitate Having Hard Conversations 3. Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having the Hard Conversation 4. What's the Real Problem?: Finding the Professional Language to Name It 5. Making a Plan 6. Scripting Your Initial Comments 7. The Whats, Wheres, and Whens of Having the Hard Conversation 8. What Ifs? Other Types of Hard Conversations 9. Conclusion Appendix A. Extended List of Professional Behaviors Appendix B. School Savvy Etiquette Appendix C. Sample Scripts for Hard Conversations References Index
Synopsis
Having Hard Conversations is designed to teach adults to talk to one another about difficult issues., "A thoughtful map for authentically engaging in and learning from hard conversations. Abrams gently teaches us why having these conversations matter and how they can help us grow." --Eleanor Drago-Severson, Associate Professor of Educational LeadershipTeachers College, Columbia University "A wonderful combination of coaching, consulting, and crafting a way of teaching us all to speak honestly in our relationships." --Ann Lieberman, Senior ScholarCarnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "Our teaching culture is adverse to conflict. Having tools like this will move education forward as a profession." --Michael Grinder, National Director and Educational ConsultantNLP in Education "This book has already changed my life. Just by reading it, my courage to have hard conversations has soared." --Beth Madison, PrincipalGeorge Middle School, Portland, OR Speak with clarity, confidence, and courage! For many educators, confronting a colleague about a work-related issue can be a daunting matter. This insightful book helps educators speak with clarity and courage to directly address difficult situations within their schools. Having Hard Conversations provides an interactive, personal approach to mastering the art of challenging conversations. The authors step-by-step strategy addresses a wide range of situations, including communication with supervisees, peers, and supervisors. Emphasizing that initiative and preparation are the keys to a successful conversation, this resource includes: Thought-provoking questions and first-person accounts that help educators become more self-aware, effective communicators Advice on overcoming personal hesitation about expressing concerns Guidance on identifying goals for the conversation and choosing the best "what-where-and-when" for a productive discussion Sample scripts and practical tools to help educators prepare for the conversation By addressing important issues directly and professionally, educators can find self-empowerment and promote an open, healthy school environment., Speak with clarity, confidence, and courage! Many educators struggle with discussing difficult issues with colleagues. This insightful book helps readers effectively lead challenging conversations with supervisees, peers, and supervisors. Emphasizing initiative and preparation as keys to a successful conversation, the author's step-by-step approach provides: Thought-provoking questions and first-person accounts that help build communications skills Advice on overcoming personal hesitation about expressing concerns Guidance on goal setting and choosing the best "what-where-and-when" for a productive discussion Sample scripts and other interactive tools to help educators prepare for the conversation and achieve positive outcomes, A thousand things are unspoken in schools every day, and the lack of truth telling can bring about an ineffective status quoaandaresult in our students not getting the education they deserve. For most educators, confronting colleagues with truths about ineffective practices or potentially harmful behavior can be extremely challenging. Having Hard Conversations is designed to teach adults to talk to one another about difficult issues. The author guides readers through a series of preparatory steps leading to the actual conversationaand helpsaeducators to: Define the challenge Identify and map desired outcomes Prepare an advance script Consider external factors such as where and when the conversation should take placeEducators will gain a better understanding of the common reasons for not speaking out as well as the potential consequences of silence.
LC Classification Number
LB1033.5.A27 2009
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