Having Hard Conversations

By Jennifer B. Abrams and Jennifer B Abrams

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412965004
• ISBN13: 9781412965002
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"