Spring Series Session 3 – Beyond Resistance: Exploring What May Be Beneath the Surface
Resistance is a word that frequently appears in conversations about change, yet it often oversimplifies complex situations. In this session, participants will examine common assumptions about resistance, explore what may be happening beneath the surface, and consider how instructional coaches can respond in productive and partnership-centered ways. Through collaborative learning and reflection, participants will develop a deeper understanding of how to navigate challenges in coaching work.
Guiding Question
What might really be happening when we perceive resistance in professional partnerships?
Participant Outcomes
- Examine common assumptions about resistance and explore alternative ways for understanding the challenges we face.
- Identify strategies coaches can implement to navigate change through the partnership approach.
Resistance is a word that frequently appears in conversations about change, yet it often oversimplifies complex situations. In this session, participants will examine common assumptions about resistance, explore what may be happening beneath the surface, and consider how instructional coaches can respond in productive and partnership-centered ways. Through collaborative learning and reflection, participants will develop a deeper understanding of how to navigate challenges in coaching work.
Guiding Question
What might really be happening when we perceive resistance in professional partnerships?
Participant Outcomes
- Examine common assumptions about resistance and explore alternative ways for understanding the challenges we face.
- Identify strategies coaches can implement to navigate change through the partnership approach.
