October CFG Coaches’ Open Training deadline is approaching!
Details about the February Open Training - how educators and administrators can come as individuals to Bloomington, Indiana, to be trained as CFG Coaches and learn how to improve their work experientially. (2 1/2 minute read)
Big emotions arise. What to do?
“Big” emotions can arise in Critical Friends Group work: trust has been built, the circle we sit in truly has become friends, and we’ve grown to depend on one another’s help when we’re facing dilemmas that have troubled us, sometimes for years. You're the coach: what do you do? #CFGWork #criticalfriends #coaching (6 min. read)
Pan for gold with data protocols
Use NSRF data protocols to reveal insights previously overlooked by the presenter. (4 min. read)
When ‘Talking Behind our Backs’ is Best: Removing Body Language Cues Strengthens Brainstorming/Problem-solving
When 'Talking behind our backs' is best: Removing body language cues strengthens brainstorming/problem-solving By Luci Englert McKean, NSRF Assistant Director and International Facilitator Subtle body
Why PBL Users Love NSRF Protocols, by Michele Mattoon
Learn more about how the combination of Project-Based Learning and NSRF protocols and activities is a match made in heaven. (3 min. read)
2 Alternate ways to use Quote Introduction Cards
Two alternatives to the Quotes Introduction Activity using NSRF Quotes Cards. (3-min. read)
Use CFG Coaches’ Training to shift perspective
“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.” — Henry Ford. How CFG work helps you "do differently" and resolve your thorny work problems. (2 1/2 min. read)
Using NSRF protocols to support online Principals Professional Learning Communities (PPLCs)
Resolving complications in converting a PPLC to virtual status using NSRF protocols and digital meeting platforms. (6 min. read)
Want to Make a Difficult Conversation Productive? Use a Protocol. By Michele Mattoon, NSRF Director
NSRF protocols cannot guarantee that every problem or conflict will be magically solved with one conversation. However, when followed with fidelity and facilitated with care, protocols can ensure respectful listening as well as open and honest conversations, assuring positive steps forward. (3 1/2 min. read)
In NSRF terms, what are “protocols” and “activities?” When and why should I use them?
Definitions of protocols and activities, and when one might want to use one or another. (3 min. read)