Relational Landscaping by Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever: cultivating trust, belonging, and healthy relationships across the human terrain of organizations.
Book
Relational Landscaping: The Human Terrain of Organizations, by Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever.
Audience
Educators, school leaders, and organizational teams strengthening relationships and navigating change.
Focus
Cultivating the Ground and Reshaping the Garden: reflection and practice for the relationships that shape organizational life.
Trust, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, identity, belonging, and moving from conflict to curiosity.
Reflective rhythms and implementation invitations support resilience, transitions, and culture change.
Format
Facilitated small-group book study; format and schedule adapted to the group.
Poetic openings, reflection prompts, and implementation invitations connect reading to everyday practice.
How it fits
Can stand alone or serve as the selected book in the full Learning Pathway.
For the full pathway, begin reading and journaling after Seminar 1, complete approximately half before Seminar 2, and finish the book and accompanying reflections before Seminar 4.
Pathway team
Developed and facilitated by Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever, Learning Specialists at Compass Partners in Learning.
Responsive Practices Learning Pathway