Effective Difficult Conversations by Soehner, Catherine B.
Effective Difficult Conversations by Soehner, Catherine B.

Effective Difficult Conversations

In an information landscape where change is the status quo, difficult conversations come with the territory. Being...
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Author: Catherine B. Soehner
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Language: English
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Effective Difficult Conversations by Soehner, Catherine B.

Effective Difficult Conversations

$704.93
Effective Difficult Conversations by Soehner, Catherine B.

Effective Difficult Conversations

$704.93
Author: Catherine B. Soehner
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

In an information landscape where change is the status quo, difficult conversations come with the territory. Being a library leader means knowing how to confidently steer these conversations so that they lead to productive results instead of hurt feelings, resentment, or worse. Employees in a library will also encounter conflict, especially during times of change. Using a step-by-step process, this book walks readers through learning the skills to have effective difficult conversations that hold themselves and others accountable. Practice activities throughout the book will help readers feel prepared beforehand. After reading this book, library directors, managers, administrators, and team leaders will feel empowered to

  • proactively identify situations that require an intervention in order to avoid unnecessary complications or confrontations down the line;
  • prepare for and initiate a difficult conversation, balancing a clear message with compassion to successfully manage change or handle personnel issues;
  • diffuse volatile emotions by maintaining a calm, measured approach; and
  • follow up a difficult conversation in writing, keeping the lines of communication open to ensure a way forward.

Illustrated with real-world examples of both successful and unsuccessful difficult conversations, this book will serve as an important leadership tool for handling change and conflicts in the library workplace.



Author: Catherine B. Soehner, Ann Darling
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: 01/01/2017
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780838914953


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2017
School Library Journal 11/01/2017
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