Description
How can school leaders foster more effective teamwork and collaboration among teachers to improve instruction and culture? Brad Johnson and Robert Hinchliffe uses the analogy of geese V formations to show what effective teamwork really looks like for success. He discusses roles and responsibilities--each goose has a role to play in the flock, from leader to follower; the importance of recognizing individual strengths and assigning roles accordingly; and the impact of each team member fulfilling their responsibilities. He also discusses the skills that the teams need in order to work together: working together to achieve a common goal; fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose; adaptability and flexibility; encouragement and support; trust and reliance; and leadership and followership. Each chapter is filled with strategies and examples for leaders in any setting and ends with a Sharpen Your Winning Edge section offering tips you can use immediately.
Table of Contents
Principle 1 Harnessing the Power of Teamwork: Lessons from the Geese Principle 2: The Power of the V Formation Principle 3: Effective Communication: The Key to Collaboration and Success Principle 4: Maximizing Team Success By Harnessing Individual Strengths Principle 5: Navigating the Storm: How Educators Adapt to Learning Challenges Principle 6: The Power of Collaboration: Fostering Team Unity Principle 7: Investing in Team: The Power of Support and Motivation Principle 8: The Power of Transparent Communication: Fostering Trust within School Communities Principle 9: Uniting Through Inclusion: Strengthening with Diversity Principle 10: Elevating Leaders: Fostering Growth and Empowerment Among Teachers Principle 11: Small Teams, Big Impact: Maximizing Collaboration Principle 12: Proactive Approach to Conflict Resolution in School Teams References
