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Courageous Conversations

Sometimes in our professional relationships with colleagues and parents we need to have conversations that are a bit tricky. We may find it challenging to pluck up the courage to raise difficult issues that we fear may result in adverse reactions or defensive responses from others.
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Courageous conversations 

This webinar will introduce some of the key principles to keep in mind when having challenging conversations and share some skills that you can practice that will increase the chances of successful outcomes.

Presented By

Barbara Watson (PhD) and Bridgit Williams - InspirED ECE

Webinar Duration

Approximately 60 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for Managers, centre owners, leaders, educators

What will you learn?

Sometimes in our professional relationships with colleagues and parents we need to have conversations that are a bit tricky. We may find it challenging to pluck up the courage to raise difficult issues that we fear may result in adverse reactions or defensive responses from others.

This webinar will introduce some of the key principles to keep in mind when having challenging conversations and share some skills that you can practice that will increase the chances of successful outcomes.

In this webinar we have:

  • Discussed why some conversations are hard
  • Explored common mistakes people make in difficult conversations and what to do instead
  • Explained and role modelled key skills to maximise your chances of having a productive conversation
  • Shared how to prepare yourself for interactions you think may be challenging 
Certificate of completion provided
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About the presenters

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Barbara Watson (PhD)
PhD; MEdAdmin; BEd (ECE); Dip.Tchg (Primary)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser. 

Bridgit Williams

MProfStud(Ed); BA (Ed); DipTchgECE; PGDip Montessori

Bridgit has been a professional learning facilitator and mentor since 2008, previously with EC Professional Support at the University of Auckland. She believes effective leadership and ongoing professional learning are key to improving quality in early childhood education.

Bridgit completed her Masters degree in early 2015, looking specifically at the induction and mentoring of ECE teachers. Her professional interests include effective leadership and communication, inclusive teaching practice, intentional teaching and implementing authentic curriculum.
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