Assertive Communication for School HR Leaders

Facilitated by H&S Wellness Consultants

School HR professionals navigate emotionally charged, high-stakes conversations every day—balancing compliance, compassion, and capacity. This quarterly virtual series offers practical, immediately usable communication tools designed specifically for school HR leaders.

Each 30-minute session focuses on clear, respectful assertiveness that protects relationships and prevents burnout.

Session 1 – The Empathy–Limit–Option Framework

A simple, repeatable structure for difficult conversations that acknowledges emotion, sets clear limits, and preserves dignity and accountability.

Register directly via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ROhWbF3CSqyhURZ9CTLTzw

What to Expect

• 30-minute virtual sessions (Zoom)

• Practical frameworks + real HR examples

• Skills you can use the same day

• Sessions build on one another, but attendance at every session is not required

Why Attend?

 Communicate clearly without escalating conflict
 Set limits without guilt or over-functioning
 Reduce avoidance and people-pleasing
 Protect your energy in a high-demand role

Additional Session Dates & Topics

Session 2 – Wednesday, May 20 | 12:30–1:00 PM
Moving from Passive or Over-Helpful to Assertive
Why mission-driven HR leaders struggle with directness—and how small language shifts reduce conflict and confusion.

Session 3 –Wednesday, August 12 | 12:30–1:00 PM
Self-Managing During Emotionally Charged Conversations
How to stay grounded and effective when emotions run high—yours or theirs.

Session 4 – Wednesday, November 4 | 12:30–1:00 PM
Boundaries in High-Demand Systems
Using clear communication and role boundaries as a burnout-prevention strategy.

This series is offered free of charge to MASPA members as part of a partnership with H&S Wellness Consultants.