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OBIS STAFF DEVELOPMENT · ONLINE PROGRAMME

Adab in Action

Professional Communication & Islamic Adab

Building a culture of respect through the way school leaders and staff speak, listen, respond and follow through.

THE PROGRAMME

How we speak shapes how others experience our school.

Adab in Action connects Islamic character with the everyday communication of a school. The programme helps participants protect dignity, make clear requests and respond firmly without becoming harsh.

Each online session combines reflection with practical school situations. Participants leave with one communication habit to practise during the week and bring their learning back to the next session.

AdabProtect dignityAmanahBe trustworthyExcellenceFollow through

“Professional communication is Islamic character made visible.”

Adab · Amanah · Excellence
Poster for Adab in Action, a five-week online OBIS staff development programme
THE FIVE SATURDAYS

A shared standard, built one conversation at a time.

  1. 01
    5 SEP · 2026

    The OBIS standard of speech

    Respectful speech and clear requests

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  2. 02
    12 SEP · 2026

    Calm under pressure

    Triggers, pausing and emotional control

  3. 03
    19 SEP · 2026

    Parent communication

    Listening, expectations and follow-up

  4. 04
    26 SEP · 2026

    Staff communication

    Feedback, disagreement and handovers

  5. 05
    3 OCT · 2026

    Our communication code

    Shared standards and team commitments

WEEK 1 · 5 SEPTEMBER 2026

The OBIS standard of speech

The opening session establishes a shared language for respectful words, clear expectations and calm delivery.

01

Respectful words

Correct a problem while protecting the other person’s dignity.

02

Clear requests

Describe what happened, explain what is needed and agree the next step.

03

Calm firmness

Set clear expectations without personal judgement or a harsh tone.

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DESIGNED FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION

A workshop people practise, not simply watch.

Google Meet chat gives everyone a way to contribute. Guided scenarios help participants rewrite difficult sentences, and live role-play lets colleagues practise calm requests together.

Each session closes with a personal commitment for the working week. Participants reflect on the response and return with an anonymised example.

01Reflect02Discuss03Practise04Apply

FOR ISLAMIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION TEAMS

Bring Adab in Action to your school.

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