Walsh, J: Leading Through Quality Questioning

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Walsh, J: Leading Through Quality Questioning

'A leader's job is not to have all of the right answers, but to ask the right questions. Not only does this book address self-inquiry for school leaders, it offers tools and learning support for leaders committed to improving and refining their inquiry-based... Viac o knihe

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'This is an invaluable handbook for those eager to listen differently to people, enter into dialogue about sensitive topics, and structure opportunities for people to talk constructively'-Joellen Killion, Deputy Executive Director, National Staff Development Council

'Walsh and Sattes have captured the essence of one of the key features of a good leader: the ability to coach others. Their quality questioning framework helps school leaders understand that the way they structure a question can be the key to building organizational capacity' - Yvonne V. Thayer, Certified Professional Coach

Senior Director, Making Middle Grades Work, Southern Regional Education Board, GA, USA

'A must-read for all school leaders. This practical guide on how to create an inquiry-oriented approach to decision making enables adult learners in the school to sustain school improvement' -

Betsy Rogers, School Improvement Specialist, Jefferson County School District, AL, USA

'The Leading through Quality Questioning Framework is a clear and concise way to get the big picture of how questioning can be used to foster a culture of continuous improvement. The chapters that follow allow the reader to put the meat on the bones of the framework' - Christopher Corallo, Director of Staff Development

Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond, VA, USA

Quality questioning is a process for engaging individuals in reflection, critical thinking, and collaboration. The authors demonstrate how questions, not answers, drive school improvement and growth for a learning community. This handbook for school and council leaders applies the principles of the best-selling book Quality Questioning to four critical leadership functions:

- Maximizing individual and organizational capacity

- Mobilizing individuals and groups to build ownership and commitment across a community

- Mediating conflict by helping individuals find common ground and focus on shared purpose

- Monitoring progress toward identified goals