Multi-Classroom Leadership Leading Difficult Conversations To
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2 Do Now 2015 Public ImpactOpportunityCulture.org Summarize a
difficult conversation in writing. Answer the following questions:
What made the conversation so difficult? Why was it important that
you had the conversation? 5 minutes End
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Explore ways to create a favorable environment for a difficult
conversation. Learn how the STATE framework can help you lead
difficult conversations. Review how to end a high-stakes
conversation to ensure that it will lead to positive changes.
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As an MCL, you will have to lead difficult conversations.
Knowing how to best lead these conversations is one of the most
important skills to hone as a new teacher-leader. What is at Stake?
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1. Clarify your purpose. 2. Always prepare for the 3 rd way. 3.
Unpack your emotions and your story. Adapted from Patterson, Kerry,
Grenny, Joseph and McMillan, Ron (2002). Crucial Conversations:
Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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What is their story? Build a common purpose. Create, restore,
or maintain mutual respect. Adapted from Patterson, Kerry, Grenny,
Joseph and McMillan, Ron (2002). Crucial Conversations: Tools for
Talking When the Stakes are High. New York: McGraw-Hill Set the
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STATE: A Tool to Lead the Conversation S hare your facts. (I
noticed) T ell your story. (It made me think) A sk for the others
path. (What is your take?..) T alk tentatively. (Perhaps, In my
opinion) E ncourage testing. (Would love to hear your thoughts)
Adapted from Patterson, Kerry, Grenny, Joseph and McMillan, Ron
(2002). Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes
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Directions: Revisit how you would prepare and lead the story
you shared earlier by taking notes on both handouts. What could you
do differently to set the stage? How could you use the STATE
approach during the conversation? Revisit Your Difficult
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Share your new approach with a partner. Discussion 2015 Public
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Both participants should agree on next steps: 1.Who? 2.Will do
what? 3.By when? 4.How will we follow up? Moving to Action 2015
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Practice having a difficult conversation with your partner.
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1)What are the key things you will remember about this session?
2)What would you like to learn more about? Exit Ticket 2015 Public
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Adapted from Patterson, Kerry, Grenny, Joseph and McMillan, Ron
(2002). Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes
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