Reframing the path to school leadership : a guide for teachers and principals / Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bolman, Lee G.

Contributor:

Deal, Terrence E.

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School management and organization.

Educational leadership.

Physical Description:

viii, 136 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, [2002]

Summary:

The best leaders use multiple frames to view common challenges and to solve their most difficult problems. A series of dialogues between a novice and a master teacher, and between a new and a seasoned principal, demonstrate how framing -- and then reframing -- challenges brings clarity, helps to anticipate problems, and leads to more comprehensive and powerful leadership strategies. The four most commonly used frames are: -- The political frame: conflict and compromise are a constant source of renewal-- The human resource frame: sharing individual needs and motives nurtures a sense of ownership-- The structural frame: clear organizational standards and goals lead to greater productivity-- The symbolic frame: culture, rituals, and beliefs cultivate shared values and meanings

Contents:

Part I A Pair of Rookies 9

1. A New Teacher's First Day 11

2. Getting Started on the Right Foot 16

3. A New Principal Finds a Wise Friend 21

Leadership Lessons: Seeing and Solving Barriers to Entry 25

Part II The Political Frame 29

4. The Old Guard and the New Principal 31

5. The Tracking Wars: School Politics at Work 39

Leadership Lessons: Map the Terrain, Hone Your Skills 51

Part III The Human Resource Frame 55

6. Sagging Morale 57

Leadership Lessons: Build Relationships and Empower Yourself 66

Part IV The Structural Frame 69

7. Student Discipline: Who's Really in Charge? 71

8. Standards 79

Leadership Lessons: Align the Structure With the Work 84

Part V The Symbolic Frame 87

9. The End of the Year: Symbols and Culture in Schools 89

10. "I'm Just a Great Teacher!" 97

Leadership Lessons: Celebrate Values and Culture 104

Part VI Values, Ethics, and Spirit 107

11. Teaching and Leading: Finding a Balance 109

12. A Talk About Values 116

13. The Essence of Teaching: Leaving a Legacy 119

14. Passing the Torch 126.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-136).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

0761946071

OCLC:

48767639