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Book SynopsisPublic education is constantly evolving, and new challenges require school officials to be insightful, prepared, and innovative. It is because of these changing times that this book, which offers a different view of systems analysis and organizational behavior, is so valuable.
Frank Bush, Executive Director
Indiana School Boards Association
Educational leaders need a basis for confident decision making. The authors have a solution for challenging times.Kay Harmless, Interim Director, Indiana Principal Leadership Academy
Indiana Department of Education
What decisions are in the best interest of students, teachers, staff, and others in your school community? It is essential for every school leader to possess the savvy to effect positive change, raise achievement levels, and foster a positive school climate. Now it seems that the struggle for school leaders to mak
Trade Review"Public education is constantly evolving, and new challenges require school officials to be insightful, well planned, and innovative. It is because of these changing times that this book, which offers a different view of systems analysis and organizational behavior, is so valuable." -- Frank Bush, Executive Director
"Educational leaders need a basis for confident decision making. The authors have a solution for challenging times." -- Kay Harmless, Interim Director, Indiana Principal Leadership Academy
"A great read for leaders desiring to practically apply principles of sincerity, integrity, and commitment to an organization′s culture." -- James Thompson, President
"As we prepare educational leaders, Transformational Leadership & Decision Making is a must read." -- Debra Lecklider, Assistant Professor
"In my 25 years of school administration, Transformational Leadership & Decision Making in Schools is the first book that makes sense. When followed, it really works!" -- Terry Russell, Principal
"Finally-a book outlining how to ′lead′ in education, by authors whose knowledge comes frontline practice and success." -- Senator Luke Kenley
"The authors provide a self-assessment to help school leaders reflect on their own effectiveness in decision making. May be of interest to school leaders, and could prompt interesting professional growth conversations. Could also be an effective resource for graduate coursework in educational leadership." -- Principal Navigator, January 2007
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Introduction 2. Decision-Making Pedagogy: A Leadership Essential 3. Overcoming Internal Obstacles to Decision Making 4. Overcoming External Barriers to Decision Making 5. Aligning Decision Making to the Leader′s Mission 6. Understanding How Human Nature Affects Decision Making 7. Defining Relationships With Respect and Rapport 8. Entrust: The Value of Empowerment and Delegation 9. Creating Motivating Capacities for the Common Good 10. The Influence of Capitalism on Decision Making 11. Refining and Rethinking Change in Education 12. Facing the Challenges of Leadership 13. Leadership for the Common Good: The Essential Imperative Resource: Decision Making Self-Assessment Bibliography Index
