We Have to Talk: Strategies for Managing Difficult Conversations

Lauren Boucher
Presenter
30
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.93
Course rating
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Description

While the prospect of having a difficult conversation can leave us feeling anxious and unnerved, these dialogues are important for the well-being and success of students, colleagues, and educators. Join Lauren Boucher for this time-saving, to the point session as she shares strategies for planning and navigating challenging verbal communications. You will also walk away with resources that will help reduce anxiety and mitigate confrontation to ensure these crucial conversations lead to positive outcomes for everyone involved.

Objectives

Discuss strategies for planning and navigating difficult conversations that will support the well-being and success of students, colleagues, and educators. Identify resources that will help reduce anxiety and mitigate confrontation to ensure that crucial conversations lead to positive outcomes.

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.
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