{"product_id":"9781506302904-hard-conversations-unpacked","title":"Hard Conversations Unpacked","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whos, the Whens, and the What-Ifs\u003cbr\u003ePrepare for hard conversations by knowing what to plan for before, during, and after the talk. Explore potential influences and discover how to frame growth-producing, other-centered outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn to speak up for what really matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Tough talks are never easy, but in her best-selling book, \u003cem\u003eHaving Hard Conversations\u003c\/em\u003e, Jennifer Abrams showed educators how to speak  intentionally with colleagues about work-related issues through a planned, interactive, and personal approach. In this sequel, she moves readers deeper into the nuances of how to prepare for those conversations while building expectations for positive and meaningful outcomes.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Putting clarity before accountability, or by being clear about what should be understood before going in, can and will increase the favorable results of those tough talks. With an emphasis on what needs to happen before, during, and after hard conversations, this resource explores\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat humane, growth-producing, and \"other-centered\" conversations sound like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow race, culture, gender, and generational filters influence perceptions and how to account for them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to spot and work with organizational dynamics that could influence discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to conduct hard conversations with supervisors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlan for positive outcomes from hard conversations. Let this resource empower you to expect and professionally navigate environmental influences, unexpected pushback, and uncomfortable silences toward real understanding and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cem\u003e\"Abrams, who cites a broad and current body of literature, provides a valuable rationale for why certain ways of talking are more effective than others.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eRobert J. Garmston - Professor Emeritus \u0026amp; Co-Developer of COgnitive Coaching \u0026amp; Adaptive Schools\u003cbr\u003e  California State University, Sacramento\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003e\"In order to grow as learners, educators and leaders, we need to be provided with feedback that will enhance our growth. That feedback doesn′t come easily. We shy away from providing honest feedback because we′re afraid it will be \"taken the wrong way.\" That is why I love Having Hard Conversations 2.0. Jennifer Abrams brings us through the process beautifully with a great deal of honesty, and we can learn a great deal from her insight. This is an important read for anyone in education.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003ePeter De Witt - Former School Principal\u003cbr\u003e  Finding Common Ground Blog, Corwin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944695050337,"sku":"9781506302904","price":30.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_26770784.jpg?v=1721238439","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781506302904-hard-conversations-unpacked","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}