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
