Full Description
Too often, new superintendents—even if they have succeeded in other administrative positions—can undermine their successes by making critical novice mistakes, such as failing to recognize political stumbling blocks or unintentionally inviting school board member micromanagement. Moving into the Superintendency: How to Succeed in Making the Transition provides novice superintendents with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their new roles. Thomas Kersten, a highly experienced school administrator with eleven years of superintendent experience, shares the most practical and useful strategies that will help new superintendents optimize their early successes. Guiding beginning superintendents throughout their telling first year, Kersten's professional advice will shorten the office's initial learning curve, guarantee a smooth transition into this role, and set a foundation of professional skills upon which superintendents will build their careers.
Contents
Foreword
Preface: Making the Decision to Seek the Superintendency
Acknowledgments
1 Assessing Your Fit for the Superintendency
2 Looking Before You Leap
3 Getting Off to a Successful Start
4 Establishing Your Leadership
5 Working Effectively with the School Board
6 Establishing Relationships Within the School District
7 Building Relationships Outside the School District
8 Making Personnel Selection and Evaluation Top Priorities
9 Avoiding the Most Critical Leadership Mistakes
10 Managing School District Financial Resources
11 Working Smarter, Not Harder
Closing Thoughts
References
About the Author
