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Book SynopsisEffective problem solving contributes to school leaders' ability to create lasting improvement in classroom and organizational practice. By addressing the practice of school leaders as a first concern, this book focuses on the skills required for smart, effective problem solving. Kruse first focuses on the tasks of problem solving (identifying problems, initiating actions, and evaluating results) and describes three areas (employing effective communication, designing constructive policies, and developing supportive systems ) on which school leaders should concentrate. By linking the tasks of problem solving to the work leaders do, the book provides strategies for school leaders to accomplish their goals.
Trade ReviewThis outstanding book is a must read for school leaders in all settings. It is clearly written, enormously useful, and rich in ideas and strategies. The reflective questions, activities, and concrete examples enhance the books usefulness to real school leaders. It is an outstanding book for anyone who faces complex problems—and that is all school leaders. -- Kent Peterson, professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Problem Solving and Leadership Chapter 2 The Importance of Purpose Chapter 3 The Problem-Solving Cycle Chapter 4 Effective Communication: Talking about Problem Solving Chapter 5 Building Supportive Systems Chapter 6 Constructive Policy
