{"product_id":"behind-the-curtain-9781475812664","title":"Behind the Curtain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperintendents hold a significant position in school systems. In serving the school board, community, staff and students simultaneously, a superintendent's role is dynamic and multifaceted. In realizing that the stability of a school system is set by the guidance of the superintendent, the need to attract quality personnel is apparent. However, did you know that the average tenure of a superintendent is less than five years (AASA)? With such fluctuation, school districts are consistently facing change. And although change can be righteous in some instances, variations in leadership can cause distress and anxiety for those who look to deliver upon a stable mission and vision.   Behind the Curtain: Tackling the Myths and Mistakes of School Management is a down-to-earth, practical guide for educators to assist them with the pitfalls that can be associated with upper management. The Hidden Superintendent explores complex issues of power, control and motivation to expose their direct and i\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents Disclaimer Forward Preface Acknowledgments Introduction  PART I: BEFORE WE BEGIN  Chapter 1: “The Legs Feed the Wolf”   PART II: PLANNING THE MOVE  Chapter 2: Say When  Chapter 3: Matching Ties…The Interview Process  Chapter 4: The Dime of the Deal…The Contract  PART III: FINDING THE STRIDE  Chapter 5: Three Months Prime Chapter 6: Magellan’s Magical Mission Chapter 7: Active Ears   PART IV: ASSISTING THE BOARD  Chapter 8: Your Route; Their Car  Chapter 9: Which Stone to Turn?  Chapter 10: Planning the Wedding     PART V: BUILDING THE TEAM  Chapter 11: Our Primary Function – Hiring Great Leaders  Chapter 12: Culture, Clichés, and Conversations  Chapter 13: Play to Their Strengths  PART VI: LIVING THE LIFE  Chapter 14: Dinner for One  Chapter 15: Where’s Mom? Chapter 16: Balanced by Courage    PART VII: AVOIDING THE TRAPS  Chapter 17: “Et tu, Brute?” Chapter 18: Bean Stalk Talk – Other Superintendents Chapter 19: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know  PART VIII: LEAVING THE LEGACY  Chapter 20: An Elephant’s Dispatch  Chapter 21: Go Wide, My Friend  PART IX: PRACTICAL APPROACHES Chapter 22: Try It  ·Be Honest ·The Short Executive Summary ·The Early Warning ·Change the Furniture ·Go Last ·Praise Often ·Regularity ·The Personal You ·Trust the Team  Chapter 23: Don’t Try It 1.The Careless Correspondence  2.Between Us Girls 3.Lessons from Paul Revere 4.Overselling  5.Getting Too Close 6.Hire for Time’s Sake 7.Hammering the Screw  8.Shadowing the Sun 9.Neglecting Your Health   Chapter 24: Case Studies PART: X: DAY TO DAY Chapter 25: Questions from the Field   PART: XI: SUMMATION  BIBLIOGRAPHY","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040168477015,"sku":"9781475812664","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475812664.jpg?v=1750945937","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/behind-the-curtain-9781475812664","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}