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SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO WIN PARENTS

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SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO WIN PARENTS

Hello Folks!

As an individual, Educational institution, and even as a parent, you must have faced this; how to talk with parents when it concerns the progress of a child. In Pakistan, very few know these successful strategies that concern these basic areas.

So today, I will discuss with you a few successful strategies that will give you food for thought to incorporate in your systems and capacity building programmes for the teachers. So let’s start.

The first successful strategy to win parents is to have Clarity. As an institution, or even as an individual, one needs to know exactly what they are going to say to the parents and mean it and ensure it whether they have been understood clearly.

As most of the time parents are communicated things in a vague manner which leaves many questions unanswered and the concerned teachers don’t ensure whether they have been successful in delivering their message across the board.

There is no need to feel shy if you have to repeat yourself even for a trillion times.No one will be offended.

The second successful strategy would be to have a professional attitude. Be friendly yet a professional. As a teacher or institution or even a parent do not discuss other people’s negativity or apply it on the child concerned.

In Pakistan, most schools and their staff fail to understand that comparisons and negativity lead nowhere. Its an institution we are talking about.

To cater to these challenges proper training need to be imparted along with developing and cultivating a proper mindset.

The third successful strategy to win parents would be a Positive Attitude. Such an attitude needs to be seen in practice too.

When one can help parents in positively parenting their child without patronizing their capabilities for their child’s upbringing, then the positive attitude is seen at its best.

Also, this positivity is seen when you as an institution, an individual and a parent can add to the learning capability of a child. This is why institutions were made. Are we practising this stuff in our institutions?

The fourth successful strategy to win parents would be to have Backups. By backup, I mean that you need to support what you are saying in terms of sample work or some kind of documentation.

If you have worked on a similar situation with some other child, you can always document that and show it to the parents in your scheduled meetings.

In Pakistan people in institutions go by words from the mouth. That is all the authenticity, you will receive here. To win the parents trust, you need to bring in the documentation to support yourself.

The fifth strategy to win parents is the need to be Flexible. There is always room for improvement provided you are open to suggestions. Being in charge of the situation does not mean you are all in all.

There would be times when the situation requires improvising new strategies and coming up with an alternative plan of action.

There are not many schools in Pakistan who are up for these mind-changing flexibilities. Their word is against the suffering parents and their children. At the end of the day. what are they producing in the form of lots? This, I will answer at the end.

The sixth successful strategy to have winning parents is to Include children wherever possible. Making children part of a discussion always help in the long run. It gives children the confidence that they too matter.

A discussion only concerning the parents and the institution is rather a dead discussion.

The child needs to know what’s going on regarding him or her. It makes them understand their responsibility and what is required of them. Children young(10-onwards) and mature should always be made a part of such discussions.

And Lastly, every teacher should know the course they are teaching and explain it in a layman’s term to the parents. In Pakistan, mostly teacher’s are not clear themselves about the syllabus.

How can you expect them to explain it to the parents? There should be sessions regarding syllabus and explained well to the parents so that parents are at par with the teachers and school and likewise.

These are some of the successful strategies that can help any institution win parents. As parents, we are all trying to work towards a common goal which is the growth of a learner/child.

But the strategies being used at present in the educational institutions are producing cattle and slaves with no mind of their own. A mind to only receive orders and not think. For those who think are treated no less than an outcast or even as misfits.

But let me remind you, it is the misfits who are the cause of change in a rotten society. They are the real agents of change and are finally addressed as heroes or heroines when they achieve their true worth and show to the world what they are capable of.

It is not a lot to think about. Still think about it if you want to have a win-win situation.

Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

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THRUSTING

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THRUSTING

Hello Folks!

Have you ever had the feeling of being Thrust upon something you don’t want.How do you deal with it?

Today, I will share a few things that really irritates especially when you do not want to have it in the first place. And also how to deal with it. So let’s start.

We often witness Thrusting in shopping malls where the sale person will do everything to make you buy their products.I am not against marketing strategies but I, don’t approve the way in which it is imparted.

Why drag oneself so low to get it sold. If you have a quality product, it would be sold automatically. You don’t have to sell yourself along with the product.

Secondly, are the make-up shops where this Thrust is seen at its height. Hardly, have I ever seen a make up shop where one goes and comes out without buying anything unnecessary.It’s a cult we are practicing for long.

Seriously, do you think, we really need all that make up for a single cause.Like if you go for a concealer only, you will end up buying the primer and the foundation along with the eye palatte an other accessories.Why?

The make up industry is so good at selling their products that you only know about the effects once you are out of the shop. Such a drama.

Thirdly, are the clothing shops.You are simply dazzled by seeing all that variety in the market.

And while you are deciding what mode of action you should follow, there comes someone to use their tactics of selling and thrusting upon you what they want you to buy.

I would rather say interesting selling tactics.Some will use the phrases of Literate clothes, other would coinage it with a persons name and say, wear this and your neighbour X, would be jealous.

And the most interesting thing is that sometimes the names they will use will be of the person who you think is jealous of your clothing.Its a relief for some to hear such phrases.

Fourthly, you face the Thrusting in beauty saloons.The most money minting industry, I would say.

You go for a single service and come back with a whole new look; obviously not for free rather spending tons of money on things you can easily do on your own at the comfort of your own home.

Here, too the sales person are using their tactics to brain wash the clients and mint money out of their pockets for simple services.

Fifthly, are the jewellery shops where Thrusting takes place in such a way that you , yourself do not know what is being done to you.

You only know that you want that particular thing or jewel and your mind fails to work and looks for alternatives.

Sixth, are the Gyms, where Thrusting is seen at its peak. One goes to the gym for a specific purpose but here too, one is extorted to the maximum.If plan A, can work well for the client, still plan B and C would be Thrusted upon the client as a compulsion.

And the client would be convinced to the extent of being totally brainless. What else can I say.

Seventh, are people belonging to institutions offering various courses. Here, you will face a lot of Thrusting.

You want to learn a specific course but you will be offered multiple bundles. These bundles will only waste your time and money without adding anything positive to your learning.

So be really alert when you are being Thrusted upon such bundles. Or else you know what will happen.

And Lastly, are the medical professionals. You go for the treatment of a single disease but are diagnose with multiple ones.How?

In order to diagnose you with what you already know, you will have to give a zillion tests before they can diagnose you and give you their prescription.

And believe me, you will be convinced to your gut what they are saying is true.They are the Philosopher’s king who know all.

In the end I would like to say that dear friends , you have a sound mind that works very well.If you can read this blog, you can easily know when you are being Thrusted upon.

You have the power of walking out of it without any external help.

Let no one tell you what will look good on you or how much accessories you need to be happy or even Thrust themselves upon you.

You, can take this decision on your own.Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

Happy Reading!

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SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO WIN PARENTS

Hello Folks!

As an individual, Educational institution, and even as a parent, you must have faced this; how to talk with parents when it concerns the progress of a child. In Pakistan, very few know these successful strategies that concern these basic areas.

So today, I will discuss with you a few successful strategies that will give you food for thought to incorporate in your systems and capacity building programmes for the teachers. So let’s start.

The first successful strategy to win parents is to have Clarity. As an institution, or even as an individual, one needs to know exactly what they are going to say to the parents and mean it and ensure it whether they have been understood clearly.

As most of the time parents are communicated things in a vague manner which leaves many questions unanswered and the concerned teachers don’t ensure whether they have been successful in delivering their message across the board.

There is no need to feel shy if you have to repeat yourself even for a trillion times.No one will be offended.

The second successful strategy would be to have a professional attitude. Be friendly yet a professional. As a teacher or institution or even a parent do not discuss other people’s negativity or apply it on the child concerned.

In Pakistan, most schools and their staff fail to understand that comparisons and negativity lead nowhere. Its an institution we are talking about.

To cater to these challenges proper training need to be imparted along with developing and cultivating a proper mindset.

The third successful strategy to win parents would be a Positive Attitude. Such an attitude needs to be seen in practice too.

When one can help parents in positively parenting their child without patronizing their capabilities for their child’s upbringing, then the positive attitude is seen at its best.

Also, this positivity is seen when you as an institution, an individual and a parent can add to the learning capability of a child. This is why institutions were made. Are we practising this stuff in our institutions?

The fourth successful strategy to win parents would be to have Backups. By backup, I mean that you need to support what you are saying in terms of sample work or some kind of documentation.

If you have worked on a similar situation with some other child, you can always document that and show it to the parents in your scheduled meetings.

In Pakistan people in institutions go by words from the mouth. That is all the authenticity, you will receive here. To win the parents trust, you need to bring in the documentation to support yourself.

The fifth strategy to win parents is the need to be Flexible. There is always room for improvement provided you are open to suggestions. Being in charge of the situation does not mean you are all in all.

There would be times when the situation requires improvising new strategies and coming up with an alternative plan of action.

There are not many schools in Pakistan who are up for these mind-changing flexibilities. Their word is against the suffering parents and their children. At the end of the day. what are they producing in the form of lots? This, I will answer at the end.

The sixth successful strategy to have winning parents is to Include children wherever possible. Making children part of a discussion always help in the long run. It gives children the confidence that they too matter.

A discussion only concerning the parents and the institution is rather a dead discussion.

The child needs to know what’s going on regarding him or her. It makes them understand their responsibility and what is required of them. Children young(10-onwards) and mature should always be made a part of such discussions.

And Lastly, every teacher should know the course they are teaching and explain it in a layman’s term to the parents. In Pakistan, mostly teacher’s are not clear themselves about the syllabus.

How can you expect them to explain it to the parents? There should be sessions regarding syllabus and explained well to the parents so that parents are at par with the teachers and school and likewise.

These are some of the successful strategies that can help any institution win parents. As parents, we are all trying to work towards a common goal which is the growth of a learner/child.

But the strategies being used at present in the educational institutions are producing cattle and slaves with no mind of their own. A mind to only receive orders and not think. For those who think are treated no less than an outcast or even as misfits.

But let me remind you, it is the misfits who are the cause of change in a rotten society. They are the real agents of change and are finally addressed as heroes or heroines when they achieve their true worth and show to the world what they are capable of.

It is not a lot to think about. Still think about it if you want to have a win-win situation.

Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

Happy Reading!

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THRUSTING

Hello Folks!

Have you ever had the feeling of being Thrust upon something you don’t want.How do you deal with it?

Today, I will share a few things that really irritates especially when you do not want to have it in the first place. And also how to deal with it. So let’s start.

We often witness Thrusting in shopping malls where the sale person will do everything to make you buy their products.I am not against marketing strategies but I, don’t approve the way in which it is imparted.

Why drag oneself so low to get it sold. If you have a quality product, it would be sold automatically. You don’t have to sell yourself along with the product.

Secondly, are the make-up shops where this Thrust is seen at its height. Hardly, have I ever seen a make up shop where one goes and comes out without buying anything unnecessary.It’s a cult we are practicing for long.

Seriously, do you think, we really need all that make up for a single cause.Like if you go for a concealer only, you will end up buying the primer and the foundation along with the eye palatte an other accessories.Why?

The make up industry is so good at selling their products that you only know about the effects once you are out of the shop. Such a drama.

Thirdly, are the clothing shops.You are simply dazzled by seeing all that variety in the market.

And while you are deciding what mode of action you should follow, there comes someone to use their tactics of selling and thrusting upon you what they want you to buy.

I would rather say interesting selling tactics.Some will use the phrases of Literate clothes, other would coinage it with a persons name and say, wear this and your neighbour X, would be jealous.

And the most interesting thing is that sometimes the names they will use will be of the person who you think is jealous of your clothing.Its a relief for some to hear such phrases.

Fourthly, you face the Thrusting in beauty saloons.The most money minting industry, I would say.

You go for a single service and come back with a whole new look; obviously not for free rather spending tons of money on things you can easily do on your own at the comfort of your own home.

Here, too the sales person are using their tactics to brain wash the clients and mint money out of their pockets for simple services.

Fifthly, are the jewellery shops where Thrusting takes place in such a way that you , yourself do not know what is being done to you.

You only know that you want that particular thing or jewel and your mind fails to work and looks for alternatives.

Sixth, are the Gyms, where Thrusting is seen at its peak. One goes to the gym for a specific purpose but here too, one is extorted to the maximum.If plan A, can work well for the client, still plan B and C would be Thrusted upon the client as a compulsion.

And the client would be convinced to the extent of being totally brainless. What else can I say.

Seventh, are people belonging to institutions offering various courses. Here, you will face a lot of Thrusting.

You want to learn a specific course but you will be offered multiple bundles. These bundles will only waste your time and money without adding anything positive to your learning.

So be really alert when you are being Thrusted upon such bundles. Or else you know what will happen.

And Lastly, are the medical professionals. You go for the treatment of a single disease but are diagnose with multiple ones.How?

In order to diagnose you with what you already know, you will have to give a zillion tests before they can diagnose you and give you their prescription.

And believe me, you will be convinced to your gut what they are saying is true.They are the Philosopher’s king who know all.

In the end I would like to say that dear friends , you have a sound mind that works very well.If you can read this blog, you can easily know when you are being Thrusted upon.

You have the power of walking out of it without any external help.

Let no one tell you what will look good on you or how much accessories you need to be happy or even Thrust themselves upon you.

You, can take this decision on your own.Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

Happy Reading!

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