School board members are often in the hot seat these days, and not just during formal meetings. This session will cover communication skills and strategies specifically designed to help you grow your capacity and confidence as a school director.
We will explore personal communication and leadership skills, as well as organizational and process-related strategies that set you and your board up for positive, productive meetings. In particular, we will focus on strategies to help you navigate conflict with dignity, efficiency, and civility.
Whether you are new to board service or a seasoned veteran, you will come away with practical tips you can use immediately. J.Marie will also share a strong philosophical approach to guide you when you're caught by unexpected situations.
School board members are often in the hot seat these days, and not just during formal meetings. This session will cover communication skills and strategies specifically designed to help you grow your capacity and confidence as a school director.
We will explore personal communication and leadership skills, as well as organizational and process-related strategies that set you and your board up for positive, productive meetings. In particular, we will focus on strategies to help you navigate conflict with dignity, efficiency, and civility.
Whether you are new to board service or a seasoned veteran, you will come away with practical tips you can use immediately. J.Marie will also share a strong philosophical approach to guide you when you're caught by unexpected situations.
The topics we’ll cover include:
Techniques to maximize constituent input without handing over the mic.
How to respond to public questions about confidential issues.
A strategy to gracefully extricate yourself from an untimely or unwanted conversation.
Self-Management skills for high stress situations.
Tips to help you listen well even when you fundamentally disagree.
