What Every Principal Should Know About Operational Leadership

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ISBN: 9781412915915 | 1412915910
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 11/28/2005

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Filled with best practice examples, resources, reflections, self-assessments, and implementation ideas, this guide shows school leaders how to improve their school management skills.

Dedication

vii

Acknowledgments

viii

About the Author

Questionnaire: Before We Get Started

xiii

1. Introduction

(14)

Case Study and Reflective Questions

(7)

2. Best Practices in Getting Organized

(17)

Eight Organizational Tips

(5)

Preparing the Schedule

(1)

Managing Time

(5)

Conclusion

(1)

3. Best Practices in Managing Facilities

(18)

Coordinating Safety and Security

(6)

Overseeing the Cafeteria

(3)

Working With the Custodian

(2)

Conducting a Facilities Evaluation

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

4. Best Practice in School Finance and Handling the Budget

(12)

Fiscal Fitness

(7)

Conclusion

(1)

5. Best Practices in Human Resources Management

(29)

Recruiting, Inducting, and Retaining Good Teachers

(4)

Evaluating Personnel and Programs

(6)

Working With the Union

(3)

Dealing With Conflict

(3)

Working With Your Assistant Principal

(2)

Attending to Legal Mandates

(3)

Promoting In-Classroom and Schoolwide Positive Student Behavior

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

6. Best Practices in Communicating Effectively

(22)

Develop Listening Skills

(2)

Communication Techniques

(2)

Avoid Barriers to Communication

(1)

Using Assertion Messages

(4)

Keil's Six Essential Questions for Communicating for Results

102

(4)

Simon and Newman's Five Suggestions for Enhancing Communication

106

(2)

Using E-mail

108

(2)

Running Effective Meetings

110

(1)

Conclusion

111

(2)

7. Best Practices in Personal Management

113

(13)

Dealing With Stress

114

(7)

Striving for Personal Renewal

121

(3)

Conclusion

124

(2)

Conclusion: Making Operational Leadership a Reality

126

(3)

Resource A. Realities of Operational Leadership: In-Basket Simulations

129

(7)

Resource B. Assessing Your Role in Operational Leadership

136

(15)

Resource C. An Annotated Bibliography of Best Resources

151

(6)

References

157

(3)

Index

160

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What Every Principal Should Know About Operational Leadership

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