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Crucial Conversations

In this edition of Leaders in Education, we are bringing you the latest resources

to improve your team culture, with a focus on crucial conversations.

‘The Empathetic Workplace’ Can Help You Navigate Hard Conversations

More than ever, employees are wanting, and needing, empathy from their managers and team. Flexibility and understanding have been the name of the game for over a year. The Empathetic Workplace is a helpful tool to make sure you are keeping stress to a minimum for your team, reducing burnout and attrition.

Why Conversation Coaching Skills Are A Must

An office environment is created out of hundreds of one-on-one interactions. The way we ask questions, structure our answers and listen to each other is what builds a culture. Here are some scenarios that highlight the importance of conversation coaching skills.

Even if you used to walk down the hall to speak with a colleague, you probably still relied heavily on email. However, you might not be getting all the information you need. Here, an expert tells you where you’re going wrong and how to get what you need.

Experts: Honesty Required When Work and Home Intersect

The pandemic and need to work from home blurred the line between professional and personal time, leading to a need for company leaders to promote transparency and honesty in the workplace. Read to find out what you can do as a leader to manage a productive workforce during this time.

5 Ways Finance Departments Can Deepen Connections with Employees

The past year has given employers a unique opportunity to get to know their employees beyond the office. If you’re a team manager or department head looking to increase engagement and productivity by deepening employee relationships, try these five tips recommended by experts.

8 Tactics For Conducting Courageous Workplace Conversations About Race

In this time of renewed commitment to racial justice and workplace equity, many organizations are critically analyzing their practices, policies, and organizational culture through this new lens. Here are a few suggestions to consider when broaching difficult race-related conversations.

 
Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter

A curious reader reached out to me to seek guidance on transitioning from the classroom to roles in Learning & Development. First of all, this transition is one that can be a natural fit for many current teachers! Learning & Development roles (also known as Organizational Development, Talent Development, Human Resources, Professional Learning, Instructional Leadership, Training, etc.) are suited for professionals with a knack for connecting with a large group of people, breaking down content and translating it for optimal learning, and a strong growth mindset. Sounds like a teacher, right? The main difference is that L&D professionals work with adults as opposed to children.

Here are some tips on approaching this transition:

• Learn the requirements for the role. Review job descriptions and take note of preferred types of experience and Education/Training/Certifications. Are you a strong candidate, or do you need to seek out additional experience or training before applying?

• You don’t necessarily have to leave your job as a teacher to get the necessary experience. You can support Professional Development work at your campus or district, both designing & facilitating professional learning experiences! Connect with your principal or another leader about opportunities to get involved. 

• When you apply for roles, make sure that your resume reflects your experience with Learning & Development work. Highlight anything you’ve done related to designing and facilitating professional development for your peers, team leadership (like being a department chair or grade level chair), student teacher mentoring, etc. Even if you’re not currently an L&D professional, your resume should make it explicitly clear that you have transferable skills and relevant experience.

• Grow and activate your network of L&D professionals. Set-up informational interviews with professionals in the L&D space to gain insights about their work, learn what makes a competitive candidate, and, once you build relationships, consider asking them to refer you for open positions. Referrals are significantly more likely to be invited for an interview!

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