As at the leader of a board who also holds the closest relationship wth the Head of School, there may be times when everyone is not on the same page and you need to get to some consensus or decision. As Board Chair, you are the 'chief facilitator' of your board and at times that might require you to diffuse some tension and conflicts in order to move forward.

Two leadership coaches, Mary Olson-Menzel and Mel Shahbazian, recently published an article that will help you "navigate difficult conversations and achieve outcomes that are perceived as a win-win." In this article they share specific active listening techniques that can be employed to resolve emotionally charged conversations that result in preserved relationships and acceptable solutions.

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TODAY at 3:00 pm ET! New Chair Chat February 11: For First Year Board Chairs

ISCA Webinar February 16: Memorializing the Work of the Board: Proactive Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Board Documents

Chair Chat March 1: Rethinking Board and Committee Structures

Webinar March 4: The COVID-19 Disruption (Part 2): What Should Our School Do?