Unleashing the Positive Power of Differences

Download or read book Unleashing the Positive Power of Differences written by Jane A. G. Kise and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move from entrenched differences to common goals! All too often, education initiatives collapse because leaders fail to learn from the concerns of those charged with implementation. Acclaimed education coach Jane Kise demonstrates how polarity thinking—a powerful approach to bridging differences—can help organizations shift from conflict to collaboration. Readers will find: Ways to recognize polarities, map the positive and negative aspects, and channel energy wasted on disagreement toward a greater common purpose Tools for introducing and working with polarities Polarity mapping to help leaders improve processes for leading change and creating buy-in Ways to use polarity with students as a framework for higher-level thinking