{"product_id":"principal-as-leader-of-challenging-conversations","title":"Principal as Leader of Challenging Conversations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The last thing a principal needs is more stress! This book helps build skills that will ensure that challenging conversations go the way they should—toward resolution and peace.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Beth Madison, Principal\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Middle School, Portland, Oregon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDirect difficult discussions toward successful outcomes every time!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor every principal who has ever wished for a quick reference guide to keeping challenging conversations on course, the ideal tool is here! Inside are all the skills you need for navigating high-stakes interactions with staff, parents, students, and district leaders, and steering them toward win-win solutions. Case studies throughout the book identify the risk areas and provide the steps to mastering techniques for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssertive communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding effective feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaying calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included are scripts, sample dialogues, style inventories, checklists, and resources for practicing skills learned from the case studies. Like having a communications coach in your back pocket, this guide gives tips for building a collaborative culture focused on what matters most—working together to achieve student success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248274067800,"sku":"9781412981156","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412981156_bba7b909-260d-41cf-bbf7-9d0e9eab697b.jpg?v=1777818631","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/principal-as-leader-of-challenging-conversations","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}