Work with Me
If you can change education, you can change the world Edupreneur gives teachers the "how." You already know what needs to be done to improve education, but you may lack the support and processes to bring it to life—and that's where this book comes in. You'll walk through the four stages of innovation—dreaming, digging, making and sharing—and learn how to unleash ground-shaking change from the classroom up. Straightforward, highly practical and kick-in-the-pants inspirational, this book is your new companion for making education work. You'll read about passionate teachers who have raised attendance from 40% to 90%; you'll read about principals who took on the worst-performing schools and turned them around; you'll read about leaders who had the courage to take the reins of a school and turn it from good to great—and you'll learn how they did it and how you're entirely capable of the same kind of revolutionary change. This is a book not just for challenging schools, but for all educators who are passionate about providing a great education for every student, every day. Administrators, academics and politicians can debate endlessly about how to "fix our schools," ignoring the fact that their best innovators and catalysts of change are already right there in the classroom. You have plenty of ideas, so here's your license to make them happen. Edupreneur will help teachers in all schools to: Identify ways to improve day-to-day practice Overcome the challenges that hamper progress Create new solutions that sidestep old roadblocks Collaborate with similarly forward-thinking educators Imagine what education could look like if teachers were practically equipped to bring exciting new ideas to the classroom every day. Edupreneur helps you be that kind of teacher you've always wanted to be, with a clear framework for truly bringing on the change.
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I cannot remember the last time I read a book, each and every word, from start to finish in one sitting. This is that book. There are so many useful and reflective insights, tips and exercises, that I am now going back to page one to read it all again.
– Mel Dunn, Vice President, International Development, AECOM
Simon is amazing at what he does, and this book is like having all his wisdom in your pocket. Work with Me is absolutely full of brilliant advice that will guide you to true collaboration.
– Cyan Ta'eed, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Envato
True leadership is not to be found in the best ideas or the most thorough preparation but in our capacity to drive influence, to build buy-in, to create a sense of willing participation in enthusiastic followers. Work with Me is an invitation to all of us to be more engaging leaders.
– Dan Gregory, CEO, The Impossible Institute, and co-author of Selfish, Scared & Stupid
Simon has worked with our leadership team during periods of transformative change. His approach is a rare and powerful combination of practical, authentic and creative, and he has a true skill in coaching leaders to focus on what is really important as they lead their teams through change. Simon knows how to engage and influence, while keeping a razor sharp focus on accountability and outcomes. I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to step up in their career and have more impact and influence, as Simon knows what gets results.
– Linda Brown, CEO, Laureate International Universities Australia
If you want your ideas to get traction, you should read Work with Me. You will thank Simon for deconstructing the proven approaches for achieving buy in and bestowing you with a handy set of influencing super powers.
– Ben Ross, General Manager – Design & User Experience, MYOB
Building advocacy is the big idea of collaboration. It's beyond motivation, it's bigger than inspiration and takes way more than communication. Work with Me is the book we all need in the decade of disruption.
– Matt Church, Founder, Thought Leaders Global, and author of Amplifiers
In today's business environment, buy-in skills are more critical than ever to ensure our people are engaged and heading in the same direction. Simon Dowling's Work with Me provides a clear, common sense and highly readable guide on ‘how to build genuine buy-in’ that is suitable for staff at all levels.
– Denice Pitt, CEO, Online Education Services Pty Ltd
Simon presents his ideas in clear and practical ways. This book is full of useful tips for every aspiring leader looking to improve effectiveness and be a catalyst for change. Simon encourages self-reflection to instill learnings and create permanent and positive behavioural change. A must read for all leaders.
– John Hall, Managing Director, Ricoh Australia Pty Ltd
In this magnificently practical book, Simon Dowling unpacks the science of collaboration and makes it an art. Read this to unlock profound new savviness in your quest to build buy-in.
– Dr Jason Fox, behavioural scientist and best-selling author of The Game Changer and How to Lead a Quest
Work with Me is a practical but comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to help their team succeed. Simon's holistic, authentic approach to workplace communication will unlock the potential of your workforce.
– Denise Heath, CEO, NADO Inc.
Simon Dowling has been instrumental in helping us build high performing leadership teams. His approach is practical, and centered around the fundamental themes of collaboration, relationships and transparency. If you have any aspiration around implementing strategy, driving change or getting any idea off the ground, then you need people to buy-in. If you want to know how to make this happen, and why it really matters, then you need to read this book!
– Alexandra Tullio, Executive, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Collaboration hinges on people's ability to reach out and work with one another – regardless of role title and rank. Simon has written the quintessential guide for doing just that. Not only does Work with Me provide us with a rich set of ideas and practical tips for building genuine buy-in, it rallies us all to foster a culture where buy-in is the norm. Organisations that get this bit right are destined to win the long-term game. Work with Me is a must read for anyone wanting to achieve success in an uncertain future.
– Janine Garner, Founder & Director, LBD Group
Work with Me
How to get people to buy into your ideas
SIMON DOWLING
First published in 2016 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
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