Chapter 3: Communicating Through Tough Conversations
Chapter 4: Communicating Through Writing
Chapter 5: Communicating Through Body Language
The Five-Month Communication Challenge
Communicating Through Presentations
Structure of Effective Presentations
Advantages and Disadvantages Structure
Problem and Solution Structure
Compare and Contrast Structure
Elements of Ineffective Presentations
Elements of Effective Presentations
Clear Beginning, Middle, and End
Preparation
Dress
PowerPoint
Charisma
Feedback
Summary
Reflection Questions
The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Presentations
Presentation Preparation Outline
Interactive Strategies for Presentations
Self-Assessment Checklist
SWOT Analysis on My Presentation Skills
Communicating Through Meetings
Types of Meetings
Formal Meetings
Informal Meetings
Purpose of Meetings
Seeking Input
Decision Making
Brainstorming
Resolving Conflict
Information Exchanging
Team Building
Completing Tasks
Elements of Ineffective Meetings
Too Many People
The Wrong People
Lack of Preparation
Too Much Information
Lack of Focus
Unclear Purpose
Too Much Talking
No Closure
Time Issues
Meeting for the Sake of Meeting
