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Alison Wood Brooks

Dr. Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. She studies the behavioral science of conversation, teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum called TALK, and chairs a program for executives called Communicating for Impact. She was named a Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professor by Poets & Quants.
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Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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Join us for a free webinar featuring author Alison Wood Brooks!

Join us Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST for   Effective Communication for Educators: Build Rapport, Establish Trust, and Navigate All Conversations   Presented by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow, Harvard Business School; In conversation with Dr. Ruth Best, Assistant Dean,

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