ABSTRACT
You can use your own judgement and common sense in the way you employ this book in workshops or other structured staff development activities, but the following notes may be useful. There are two general points to bear in mind. First, the content of the workshop will depend on the role and position staff occupy in the institution, and this will suggest which chapter or chapters to use with them (perhaps refer back to Figure 0.1). Second, you should provide enough structure but not too much; the success of the workshop will depend on how well participants can use the framework that the book provides to come up with their own examples, diagnoses and solutions. Avoid too much presentation/ input; leave plenty of time for group work. There are a number of more specific points:
• There is a lot in the book. Do not try to cover too much at one go; allow ample time for staff to contribute their own views and perspectives. A chapter can easily occupy half a day, and it is better and more satisfying to do a little in depth than a lot superficially.
