Learning how to effectively conduct professional conversations can achieve real change. Since the release of an important publication from AITSL, written by Professor Helen Timperley and focusing on professional conversations and improvement focused feedback, a lot of people are thinking more deeply about the term ‘professional conversations’ and what this means. Dr Kristine Needham, Emeritus Consultant to GCI, believes it's important to get some clarity on these terms and what they mean to schools.