ABSTRACT

This book offers 50 easy-to-read strategies for managing conflicts in your school involving students, parents, and teachers. Individually, these strategies provide specific insights into conflict resolution, reduction, and management. As a whole, the 50 strategies provide a comprehensive method to lead constructive change in your school. With quotes, examples, and reflection questions, this book offers ideas that help you lead with confidence.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

part I|36 pages

Understanding Conflict Strategies

chapter 1|2 pages

Learn Who to Trust

chapter 2|2 pages

Agree to Disagree

chapter 3|2 pages

Agree to Agree

chapter 4|2 pages

Know When to Be Competitive

chapter 5|2 pages

Know When to Compromise

chapter 6|2 pages

Know When to Collaborate

chapter 7|2 pages

Know When to Avoid or Not to Avoid

chapter 8|2 pages

Know When to Accommodate

chapter 9|2 pages

Know When to Implement a Temporary Fix

chapter 10|2 pages

Know When to Talk it Out

chapter 11|2 pages

Know When to Confront

chapter 12|2 pages

Know When to Go to Battle

chapter 13|2 pages

Know How to Conciliate

chapter 14|2 pages

Understand Your Upbringing

chapter 15|2 pages

Find the Facts

chapter 16|2 pages

Be Aware of Nonverbal Cues

part II|30 pages

Developing Proactive Strategies

chapter 18|2 pages

Build Trust

chapter 19|2 pages

Be Tactful

chapter 20|2 pages

Do What You Say You Will Do

chapter 21|2 pages

Develop Your Skills

chapter 22|2 pages

Use Policy

chapter 23|2 pages

Put Principles Before Personalities

chapter 24|2 pages

Listen With Empathy

chapter 25|2 pages

Do Not Jump to Conclusions

chapter 26|2 pages

Develop the Skills of Others

chapter 27|2 pages

Be Sincere

chapter 28|2 pages

Communicate With Your Superiors

chapter 29|2 pages

Be Patient and Take Your Time

chapter 30|2 pages

Look for a Win-Win Solution

chapter 31|2 pages

Find Common Ground

part III|39 pages

Fine-Tuning Your Conflict Management Skills

chapter 32|2 pages

Examine Your Expectations

chapter 33|2 pages

Know When Your Standards Are Too High

chapter 34|2 pages

Invite Difference

chapter 35|2 pages

Look Below the Surface

chapter 36|2 pages

Consider That Timing Is Everything

chapter 37|2 pages

Be a Role Model

chapter 38|2 pages

Consider the Relationship

chapter 39|2 pages

Master the Art of Apology

chapter 40|2 pages

Admit Your Mistakes

chapter 41|2 pages

Use the Healing Power of Humor

chapter 42|2 pages

Do Not Overreact

chapter 43|2 pages

Change Behaviors, Not People

chapter 44|2 pages

Think Creatively–Step Outside That Box

chapter 45|2 pages

Explore Multiple Options

chapter 46|2 pages

Think Long Term

chapter 47|2 pages

Keep it Simple

chapter 48|2 pages

Know Your Limits

chapter 49|2 pages

Do Not Blame Everyone

chapter 50|1 pages

Embrace Conflict