Managing Effective Relationships in Education

by Carol Cardno

• ISBN13: 9781446203040
• ISBN10: 1446203042
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-04
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

Combining a theoretical and a practical approach, this book provides a guide to educational administration, management and leadership across sectors. The author focuses on two particular topics: organisational learning and dilemma management. More specifically, the author looks at how to bring about productive relationships in order to solve complex problems. By drawing attention to particular sets of theory and practice, Cardno presents seminal and recent research that can be applied to practice in an original way. The author demonstrates that effectiveness is enhanced when complex problems are resolved collaboratively and trustingly. Productive relationships are shown to rely on openness and dialogue. This book will stimulate and support practising and aspiring educational leaders at all levels and in all types of educational organisations. Students, practitioners and researchers in the early childhood, school and tertiary sectors will find this book to be indispensable.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Concepts of Educational Administration, Management and Leadership

The Leadership of Teaching and Learning

Organisational Learning in a Learning Organisation

Managing Dilemmas through Productive Dialogue

Managing and Developing Professional Performance

Managing Decision-Making Collaboratively

Productive Teamwork

Strategic Leadership and Management

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