Preparing for Conversation Guide |
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It can be helpful for you to reflect on how to prepare for and engage in meaningful conversations with families. These conversations become even more important when there is conflict, disagreement, or tension between you and families. When you are concerned or nervous about a conversation, use this tool to help you plan ahead. Use the questions to help you think deeply with a colleague or coach about the problem and the roles of everyone in mind. You can use these questions to guide your own thinking, or you can complete the questions in advance of a discussion and discuss them with a trusted colleague. A slightly modified version of this guide is also in the Training & Curriculum Specialist track, Communication & Language Development Virtual Lab School course.
ReferencesPatterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., Switzler, A., & Covey, S. R. (2011). Crucial Conversations: Crucial Conversation Planner. https://www.vitalsmarts.com/resource-center Ringer, J. (2006). We Have to Talk: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations. http://www.judyringer.com/pdf/free_articles/checklist.pdf |