I am lucky enough to work under a principal who demonstrates wonderful communication skills with teachers, students, other administrators, and families. She communicates effectively with this very diverse group of people by being respectful but firm. She always explains her view point, and gives others the opportunity to explain theirs. Often these other opinions or perspectives are different from her own. However she is very skilled in coming up with questions for those who she is communicating with. These questions not only provide her with more information about another’s perspective, but also many times guides others towards the view point that she wants them to take. I am always observing her communication skills, especially with parents and other family members. I am slowly attempting to model my own communication with parents after hers.
It is great to work under a principle that communicates effectively to the staff and families. continue to be inspired and fulfilled by her techniques.
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ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you also have a great supervisor and mentor, who provide clear and great communication skills. Unfortunately this is not the case at our school so I choose a person within the teaching field but probably lives outside of my state.
Rebecca. You are lucky to work for an individual with great communication skills. I agree that is must be necessary to be able to ask questions and remain unbiased to be an effective communicator.
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