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Presenter

Donald Anderson
Education Consultant

Location

Online

Academy Code

1566

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss Crucial Issues to Increase Performance

February 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Difficult conversations are unpleasant, but they don’t have to be unproductive. Veteran administrator Don Anderson gives techniques on how to make sure difficult conversations yield positive results for everyone involved. The online version of this academy runs for 4 hours (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.).

IPA will deliver this ONLINE training through Zoom. To participate in the virtual workshop, you must have Internet access, a web camera, and a microphone.

You will receive the Zoom training link, handouts and detailed instructions in the registration confirmation from netforum@ilprincipals.org. If you don’t see the confirmation in your inbox after registering, please email workshops@ilprincipals.org.

  • Registration closes at 12 p.m. the day before the event.
  • Registrations are not accepted over the phone.
  • Receive a refund. Credits and refunds will be issued as follows:
    • If written notice is received more than five business days prior to the event, a $25 service charge will be assessed.
    • If written notice is received within five business days of the event, a $50 service charge will be assessed.
  • ISBE requires attendance during the entire workshop to receive Administrator Academy credit. Individuals arriving late or leaving early, for any reason, are not eligible for Academy credit.
  • Groups can register using the Group Registration Form.