Built to last : the school leader’s guide for sustaining change while managing resistance / Michael Murphy ; foreword by Carol Ann Tomlinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murphy, Michael, active 2021, author.

Contributor:

Tomlinson, Carol Ann, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational change.

Educational leadership.

Education--Aims and objectives.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks : Corwin, 2021.

Summary:

Building change for the long game It’s natural to resist change - but when we fundamentally commit to putting our students first, we must also commit to make lasting changes in current practice. Can we lead individuals and school teams to embrace strategic effort and lasting growth despite challenging circumstances and inevitable resistance? For school leaders willing to change their behavior on behalf of their teams, the answer is Yes! This practical, thoughtful book builds on what we already know about change, invites reflection, and provides guidance to develop changes that will last. Readers will learn to: Organize and create conditions in which staff and students flourish Focus on phases of change and address the critical leadership practices that will simultaneously move change forward and address the kinds of resistance that may appear Apply two long-term stories of district change to their own particular contexts, so they can avoid mistakes and focus on strategies that work Create their own relationship-rich, personalized path for leading and managing change We can build more reliable and effective changes in schools by ensuring steady progress over time. Dig into this informative book to discover the what, how, and why of a holistic change architecture to move your teams toward impactful changes that will stand the test of time.

Contents:

COVER

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 - BUILD IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

CHAPTER 2 - GIVING INITIATION THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES

CHAPTER 3 - TROUBLESHOOTING IMPLEMENTATION OVER TIME

CHAPTER 4 - ENSURING PERMANENCE

CHAPTER 5 - ANTICIPATING SOME PUSHBACK

CHAPTER 6 - STRATEGIES FOR UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING THE PUSHBACK

CHAPTER 7 - PRODUCTIVE TALK ABOUT THE CHANGE

CHAPTER 8 - FINDING THE MOMENTS

REFERENCES

INDEX.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781544387468

1544387466

9781544387482

1544387482

9781544387475

1544387474

9781544387499

1544387490

OCLC:

1249473567