{"product_id":"coherence-9781483364957","title":"Coherence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplex times call for clear solutions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf initiative overload and fragmentation are keeping your best plans from becoming reality, it's time to start leading differently. The key to bringing about the kind of successful and sustainable change you need is the Coherence Framework, a dynamic, customizable road map made up of four essential components:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFocused direction\u003c\/em\u003eto build collective purpose\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCultivating collaborative cultures\u003c\/em\u003ewhile clarifying individual and team roles\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDeepening learning\u003c\/em\u003eto accelerate improvement and foster innovation\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSecuring accountability\u003c\/em\u003efrom the inside out\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoherence\u003c\/em\u003eprovides the insights and tools to drive effective leadership. Now you can gain a deeper understanding of \u003cem\u003eCoherence\u003c\/em\u003ewith \u003cem\u003eThe Taking Action Guide to Building Coherence in Schools, Districts, and Systems\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoherence is a book that d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eCoherence\u003cem\u003e is a book that demands action – it moves from the narrative of fixing one teacher at a time, to asking about the coherence of the system (be it school, national, or world issues).  Fullan and Quinn create an important narrative about direction, working together, deepening learning, and securing accountability. The book sparkles with examples of coherence in action, it makes no excuses for employing the wrong levers of change. This is the blueprint for a new vocabulary of education action; it shows where we need to go next, and is another example of Fullan at the top of his game.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- John Hattie, Director and Author of Visible Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI love this book--timely, practical collaborative action! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn an era of overload, frustration, and fatigue\u003c\/em\u003e Coherence \u003cem\u003eoffers an extremely timely, necessary, and practical alternative to improving education. \u003c\/em\u003eCoherence\u003cem\u003e is essentially about the power, potential, and promise of people working collaboratively: the humanity and professional capacity of educators seeking to lead, learn, and teach to realize the persistent moral purpose of supporting all students to succeed. A hallmark of \u003c\/em\u003eCoherence\u003cem\u003e is that the principles and actions are grounded in practical examples from schools, districts and entire education systems. We desperately need coherence; this book provides a vital framework for collective action!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Carol Campbell, Associate Professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool systems that struggle often are riddled with incoherence—mismatched   strategies, competing cultures, and illogical initiatives. In their highly informative book, Fullan and Quinn explain clearly how coherence can solve the problem. Based on solid research and lessons drawn from effective practice, \u003c\/em\u003eCoherenc\u003cem\u003ee provides a comprehensive model to guide educators as they learn and lead their way to better schools. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Susan Moore Johnson, Jerome T. Murphy Research Professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With the improvement of student learning at the center, \u003c\/em\u003eCoherence\u003cem\u003e assists educational leaders at every level to choose strategic drivers for change, learn collaboratively, and deliver results collectively. Fullan and Quinn nail the solution:  building coherence is an on-going process that focuses on quality implementation of a small number of powerful goals that improve student learning.  The Coherence Framework pushes and supports all leaders to improve their practice in the service of student\u003c\/em\u003es\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- John Malloy, EdD, Assistant Deputy Minister\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eCoherence\u003cem\u003e is a must read for educators and politicians who are ready to talk the walk and take action with the ‘right drivers’. As a site and district leader I learned from reformers and researchers alike, but I struggled to operationalize what I had learned to benefit the adults and students I served.  In\u003c\/em\u003e Coherenc\u003cem\u003ee, Fullan and Quinn clearly articulate a plan for operationalizing the \"right drivers\" throughout the system-school site, district, county, state, and nation.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Wes Smith, Executive Director\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn have hit it out of the park in their new book \u003c\/em\u003eCoherence. \u003cem\u003eThis book is an excellent resource for any school or school system that is committed to continuous improvement\u003c\/em\u003e. Coherence \u003cem\u003eis a practical powerful action guide  for schools and school systems to use as they work collaboratively to close the achievement gap that exists in our schools. This book should be the required reading for all school administrators and elected officials.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Chris Steinhauser, Superintendent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthors′ Note: The Time Is Now! Chapter 1. Coherence Making    What Coherence Is and Is Not    The Wrong and Right Drivers in Action    The Coherence Framework    Get the Right Mind-Set for Action Chapter 2. Focusing Direction    Purpose Driven    Goals That Impact What Matters Most    Clarity of Strategy    Change Leadership    Focused Direction in Action    Final Thoughts Chapter 3. Cultivating Collaborative Cultures    Culture of Growth    Learning Leadership aka Lead Learners    Capacity Building    Collaborative Work    Collaborative Work in Action    Final Thoughts Chapter 4. Deepening Learning    Develop Clarity of Learning Goals    Build Precision in Pedagogy    Shift Practices Through Capacity Building    Moving Whole Systems Toward Deeper Learning    Final Thoughts Chapter 5. Securing Accountability    Internal Accountability    External Accountability    Final Thoughts Chapter 6. Leading for Coherence    Master the Framework    Develop Leaders at All Levels    Final Thoughts References and Further Readings Index Acknowledgments About the Authors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739656270167,"sku":"9781483364957","price":21.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781483364957.jpg?v=1723812252","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/coherence-9781483364957","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}