The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management with Jen Schwanke

Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator who currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio, as well as an instructor in educational administration at Miami University of Ohio.

Her latest book is The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management.

We discuss:

• Is all conflict bad?
• The opportunities conflict can present
• Long-term risks of conflict
• Did Jen receive training before becoming a leader?
• Process: Anticipate, Analyze, Act
• Is there conflict that doesn’t require action?
• Common sources of conflict to eliminate

Get The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management from ASCD or wherever you get your books. 

Hear more from Jen on the Principal Matters Podcast.

About today’s guest

Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator, teaching and leading at all levels. She is the author of four ASCD books and has published hundreds of articles for various educational publishers. She has written and presented for multiple state and local education organizations, and has provided professional development to various districts in the areas of school climate, personnel, and instructional leadership. An instructor in educational administration at Miami University of Ohio, Dr. Schwanke currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio. You can find her at https://jenschwanke.com.  

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn