Description
The Influential School Leader is a unique, accessible guide for any leader seeking to improve their vision and positively influence school communities in the face of adversity. A successful school today requires a nimble learning environment that is supportive, welcoming, and inspiring for teachers, students, and families. Based on numerous contributions from social and organizational psychology, this book provides a dynamic framework that prepares education stakeholders to examine problems from multiple perspectives and dimensions to create durable solutions. An ideal resource for principals, superintendents, department heads, school psychologists, and other educators in positions of leadership, this expansive toolkit is packed with pragmatic strategies and relatable vignettes.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Improving Your Vision 1. Four Distinct Perspectives 2. Seeing the System in 3D Part 2: Conditions for Change 3. Balancing Psychological Safety with Accountability 4. Strengthening Belonging 5. Engaging in Open and Honest Communication 6. Encouraging Experimentation Part 3: Applying the Framework 7. A Leadership Guide—Moving from Theory to Practice 8. Preparing for Change 9. Case Study 1: Student Placement 10. Case Study 2: Covid-19, Returning to School
