School Leaders: Challenging Conversations to Facilitate Staff Growth
Have you ever considered how to invite folks in to a challenging conversation in such a way that will ensure meaningful, targeted dialogue that builds your team up?
In addition to setting vision and providing support, school leaders at every level must be prepared to engage in challenging conversations with staff. These conversations range from providing direct feedback for growth to a teacher, to addressing incidents of bias, to facilitating colleague conflict resolution, to enhancing staff members cultural responsiveness. In this session, we will explore some scenarios a school leader may face, walk through effective communication strategies, and incorporate professional obligations and recommended documentation in order to effectively address an issue while supporting staff growth and improvement.