Description
This practitioner friendly book concentrates on the importance of strategic listening as a critical interpersonal skill for school leaders in guiding their organizations.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Roland S. Barth
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Strategic Listening In Theory
1. Understanding the Basics of Strategic Listening
2. The Listening Process and Different Ways We Listen
3. Barriers to Effective Listening
Part II: Strategic Listening in Practice
4. Strategic Listening in Difficult Situations
5. Listening to Your Constituencies and Managing Your Allegiance
6. Strategic Listening to Build Trust
7. An Insider's Look at Strategic Listening in Action
8. Listening to and Presenting Data
9. Considerations for Your Own Practice
Resource
References
Index
