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THE ART OF FRAMING Managing the Language of Leadership Gail T. Fairhurst & Robert A. Sarr

THE ART OF FRAMING Managing the Language of Leadership Gail T. Fairhurst & Robert A. Sarr. Framing: Seizing Leadership Moments in Everyday Conversations. Leadership is a language game. Leadership is taking the risk of managing meaning.

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THE ART OF FRAMING Managing the Language of Leadership Gail T. Fairhurst & Robert A. Sarr

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  1. THE ART OF FRAMINGManaging the Language of LeadershipGail T. Fairhurst & Robert A. Sarr

  2. Framing: Seizing Leadership Moments in Everyday Conversations Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

  3. Leadership is a language game. • Leadership is taking the risk of managing meaning. • Talk is the resource used to get others (followers) to act. • Learn to understand how you shape your own realities. • Learn how to become more effective in everyday conversation. Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

  4. Focus on Communication • Do you have a message? • There should be one if communication is the central function of leadership. • Construct the appropriate environment to get your meaning across. • Be thoughtful about your actions and words. • Be an effective spontaneous communicator. Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

  5. Frame Your Message • Make sure your language is appropriate. • Create thought(s) or reflection(s) = mental model(s) that are meaningful. • Use forethought = get the person (people) ready to communicate with you. Prime them. Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

  6. 3 Chief Components of Framing • LANGUAGE • Apparent and obvious • THOUGHT • Reflection or internal framing • Mental models are essential and important at the conscious level • FORETHOUGHT • Prepares you for “on the spot” framing • Assists in spontaneous communication or priming Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

  7. WHAT IS FRAMING? • Union of thought and word • Ability to make sense of a subject (leader) • Ability to judge a leader’s character • Ability to judge a leader’s significance • Ability to choose one meaning over another • Ability to manage meaning (share with others) • Ability or power to distort meaning Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

  8. The Power of Framing • Increases the chances of achieving goal(s) • Requires initiative • Good for everybody • Opportunities for use are everywhere Dr. Joanne E. Nottingham

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