Presentation Title
Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (105 minute solution-based workshop)
Abstract
The session will give ideas and strategies for handling difficult conversations with deans, fellow chairs, and faculty. Using case studies and role plays, the session will engage participants to address the following questions and challenges:
- How do I manage my dean?
- What are guidelines for handing complaints?
- What styles are most appropriate in handling difficult situations?
- How can chairs become more “principled” in resolving differences?
- What are personal strategies for dealing with difficult colleagues?
Keywords
Strategies Difficult Situations Faculty Dealing
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Recommended Citation
Gmelch, Dr. Walter H. (2018). "Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Situations," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2018/colleagues/1
Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Situations
The session will give ideas and strategies for handling difficult conversations with deans, fellow chairs, and faculty. Using case studies and role plays, the session will engage participants to address the following questions and challenges:
- How do I manage my dean?
- What are guidelines for handing complaints?
- What styles are most appropriate in handling difficult situations?
- How can chairs become more “principled” in resolving differences?
- What are personal strategies for dealing with difficult colleagues?
