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
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)
A CFG-oriented poem for PoemInYourPocketDay April 18, 2019
A poem prepared for #PoemInYourPocketDay that you can share. (1 min. read)
Considering trainings to become a new CFG Coach? Here are your details.
Learn more about Open and On-site Trainings for new Critical Friends Group Coaches this summer. (2 min. read)
Addressing Elephants: Safely engage in difficult conversations, a one-day workshop with NSRF Director Michele Mattoon on July 16, 2019
Addressing Elephants: Learn to safely engage in difficult conversations about topics that profoundly affect our students, a one-day workshop offered by NSRF Director Michele Mattoon in conjunction with Grow19. (1 min. read plus link for more information)