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Formula 2 + 2

The Simple Solution for Successful Coaching

By: Douglas B Allen,Dwight W Allen

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Formula 2 + 2

The Simple Solution for Successful Coaching

By: Douglas B Allen,Dwight W Allen

The latest volume in Berrett-Koehler's Ken Blanchard Series Includes a foreword by Ken Blanchard, an introduction by Bill Cosby, and a mid-book message from lunar astronaut Buzz Aldrin Offers managers a simple system that will increase their effectiveness and improve employee morale and productivity Written in the accessible and compelling Blanchard storytelling style In today's fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment, frequent feedback and "course correction" is absolutely vital. But about the only time most managers offer employees feedback is during scheduled (and generally infrequent) performance appraisals, which tend to be stiff, formal, and-whether intentionally or not-adversarial, and therefore ineffective. Formula 2+2 offers a simple yet powerful approach to revolutionizing feedback conversations. It details the five secrets of effective feedback: making it timely, balanced between compliments and critiques, focused on high priority areas, supported with specific examples, and reinforced with appropriate follow-up. The book tracks the transformation of Pauline, a strong but traditional leader whose attempts at coaching and feedback are failing miserably. An old friend introduces her to Formula 2+2 and walks her through the five secrets of effectively implementing 2+2 feedback. Pauline discovers that providing feedback is not a necessary evil, but can become a welcome part of the manager's job. Formula 2+2 shows how to foster a culture of continuous feedback which increases the effectiveness of the manager, protects the spirit and dignity of employees, and provides a systematic approach to reinforcing and improving employee performance.

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1609945433

ISBN 13

9781609945435

Schools for a New Century

A Conservative Approach to Radical School Reform

By: Dwight W. Allen

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Schools for a New Century

A Conservative Approach to Radical School Reform

By: Dwight W. Allen

This book presents optimistic alternatives to the current educational reform movement, which has not produced substantial improvement. Dwight W. Allen advocates structural reform of education in virtually every aspect--organization, staff, curriculum, and political accountability. His central proposal is for the establishment of a national system of experimental schools, well-funded for research, experimentation, evaluation, and demonstration, but with realistic operating expenses. The biggest obstacle to reform is the lack of confidence in those who might establish, coordinate, and implement it. The establishment of an extensive, coordinated national experimental school system with voluntary participation by all those involved would provide a relatively nonthreatening environment in which to try new alternatives in all aspects of public education. The first requirement is a new vision of education--one that has the capacity for quick implementation of new curricular and instructional programs. Allen advocates the creation of a well-designed national curriculum which would enhance local control of schools. With a portion of the curriculum standardized, local school districts and teachers would have the time and resources to develop local curriculum options.

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196

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313066027

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9780313066023

Collaborative Peer Coaching That Improves Instruction

The 2 + 2 Performance Appraisal Model

By: Dwight W. Allen,Alyce C. LeBlanc

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Collaborative Peer Coaching That Improves Instruction

The 2 + 2 Performance Appraisal Model

By: Dwight W. Allen,Alyce C. LeBlanc

Collaborative Peer Coaching' introduces the 2+2 performance appraisal method, which has been successful in reducing teachers' levels of anxiety & self-doubt, increasing job satisfaction, increasing meaningful contact between teachers & allowing for appraisals in a less threatening context.

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Corwin Press

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1412906091

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9781412906098

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Formula 2 + 2

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