Structure of Effective Presentations
Advantages and Disadvantages Structure
Problem and Solution Structure
Compare and Contrast Structure
Elements of Ineffective Presentations
Elements of Effective Presentations
Clear Beginning, Middle, and End
Preparation
Dress
PowerPoint
Charisma
Feedback
Summary
Reflection Questions
The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Presentations
Presentation Preparation Outline
Interactive Strategies for Presentations
Self-Assessment Checklist
SWOT Analysis on My Presentation Skills
Communicating Through Meetings
Types of Meetings
Formal Meetings
Informal Meetings
Purpose of Meetings
Seeking Input
Decision Making
Brainstorming
Resolving Conflict
Information Exchanging
Team Building
Completing Tasks
Elements of Ineffective Meetings
Too Many People
The Wrong People
Lack of Preparation
Too Much Information
Lack of Focus
Unclear Purpose
Too Much Talking
No Closure
Time Issues
Meeting for the Sake of Meeting
Audience Behavior and Meeting Success
The Talkers
The Soundless
The Resistors
The Advocates
The Rebels
The Doubters
The Distracted
The Side Talkers
The Interrupters
The Pessimists
Problematic Behaviors
Communicate Expectations
Hold Attendees Accountable
Elements of Effective Meetings
Beginning—What to Do Before the Meeting
Middle—What to Do During the Meeting
End—What to Do at the End of the Meeting
Summary
Reflection Questions
The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Meetings
Agenda Template
Meeting Planning Document
Addressing Behaviors in Meetings
Interactive Strategies for Meetings
SWOT Analysis on My Meeting Facilitation Skills
Communicating Through Tough Conversations
Purpose of Tough Conversations
When to Have Tough Conversations
Violation of Laws and Ethics
Violation of School Board Policies
Violation of Local School Procedures