Setting the Stage for Learning: Activating the Power of Stories to Facilitate Learning [Paperback]

When working with groups or individual leaders, telling stories of what has been possible can deliver amazing results. Many of the best staff developers, trainers, and presenters tell stories. While many professionals walk away forgetting the facts (data and tables that flashed on the screen), they walk away remembering the stories that were told. The more options for conversation, the quicker we resolve issues. Busy leaders and trainers can use the many resources inSetting the Stage for Learning: Activating the Power of Stories to Facilitate Learningto increase impact and readiness for important topics. These resources will save leaders time because the stories, videos, quotes, and questions are readily available.Busy leaders and trainers can use the many resources in Setting the Stage for Learning: Activating the Power of Stories to Facilitate Learning to increase impact and readiness for important topics.Sommers and colleagues are all veteran educators, learning professionals, and school/district leaders. They provide multiple ways to save time and generate positive outcomes for staff and students.

Courage is the most needed quality of leaders, especially educational leaders where the conventional structures and practices of schools obstruct sustainable improvement. Bill and his colleagues realize that good stories inspire, but they also teach. So here is the most comprehensive collection I have ever seen of stories and resources for us all to build our courage. That's not all, of course. There are also loads of powerful stories about good communication, collaboration and five other aspects of good leadership. A book not to be missed. Jon Saphier, founder and chairman, Research for Better Teaching

InSetting the Stage for Learning: Activating the Power of Stories to FacilitateLearningeach chapter masterfully addresses crucial themes such as courage, communication, collaboration, coaching, change, conflict, and creativity, culminal#Q