Having Hard Conversations

Name: Having Hard Conversations
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ISBN: 9781412965002

ISBN-10: 1412965004

ISBN-13: 9781412965002

Edition: 2009

Authors: Jennifer Abrams

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A thousand things are unspoken in schools every day, and the lack of truth telling can bring about an ineffective status quoandresult 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 conversationand helpseducators to: Define the challenge Identify and map desired outcomes Prepare an advance script Consider external factors such as where and when the…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 1/8/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
Size: 8.56" wide x 11.00" long x 0.38" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English



Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Author



What Are Hard Conversations and Why Should We Have Them?



Why We Hesitate Having Hard Conversations



Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having the Hard Conversation



What's the Real Problem?: Finding the Professional Language to Name It



Making a Plan



Scripting Your Initial Comments



The Whats, Wheres, and Whens of Having the Hard Conversation



What Ifs? Other Types of Hard Conversations



Conclusion



Extended List of Professional Behaviors



School Savvy Etiquette



Sample Scripts for Hard Conversations


References


Index