Description
By surveying both teachers and administrators, and applying her own experiences as both teacher and a principal, Grady examines crucial errors from several key categories.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgments
About the Author
I. The People Skills
Mistake 1: Interpersonal Shortcomings
Mistake 2: Communication Flaws
II. The People
Mistake 3: Neglecting the Professionals
Mistake 4: Mismanaging Parents
III. The Principal
Mistake 5: Being Too Bossy
Mistake 6: Inconsistency
Mistake 7: Displaying Weakness
IV. The Job
Mistake 8: Endless Work
Mistake 9: Mismanaging Time
V. Tasks
Mistake 10: Ignoring the Preparation
Mistake 11: Displacing Goals
Mistake 12: Decision-Making Dilemmas
Mistake 13: Change Dilemmas
Mistake 14: Professional Development Vacuum
Mistake 15: Failing to Supervise
VI. Personal Issues
Mistake 16: Forgetting the Family
Mistake 17: Ignoring Health Issues
Mistake 18: Succumbing to Stress
Mistake 19: Etiquette Gaffes
VII. Fatal Attractions
Mistake 20: Errors of Judgment
VIII. The Leader's Response
Response 1: Never to Err Again?
Response 2: Over the Horizon
Resource A: Building Visibility in the Community
Resource B: Verbal Skills Self-Assessment
Resource C: Principal Access Self-Assessment
Resource D: Principal Self-Assessment
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