What Every Principal Should Know About Operational Leadership

by Jeffrey Glanz

• ISBN13: 9781412915915
• ISBN10: 1412915910
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-28
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

Filled with best practice examples, resources, reflections, self-assessments, and implementation ideas, this guide shows school leaders how to improve their school management skills.

Table of Contents

Dedication	vii
Acknowledgments	viii
About the Author	x
Questionnaire: Before We Get Started	xiii
1. Introduction	1	(14)
Case Study and Reflective Questions	8	(7)
2. Best Practices in Getting Organized	15	(17)
Eight Organizational Tips	20	(5)
Preparing the Schedule	25	(1)
Managing Time	26	(5)
Conclusion	31	(1)
3. Best Practices in Managing Facilities	32	(18)
Coordinating Safety and Security	37	(6)
Overseeing the Cafeteria	43	(3)
Working With the Custodian	46	(2)
Conducting a Facilities Evaluation	48	(1)
Conclusion	49	(1)
4. Best Practice in School Finance and Handling the Budget	50	(12)
Fiscal Fitness	54	(7)
Conclusion	61	(1)
5. Best Practices in Human Resources Management	62	(29)
Recruiting, Inducting, and Retaining Good Teachers	67	(4)
Evaluating Personnel and Programs	71	(6)
Working With the Union	77	(3)
Dealing With Conflict	80	(3)
Working With Your Assistant Principal	83	(2)
Attending to Legal Mandates	85	(3)
Promoting In-Classroom and Schoolwide Positive Student Behavior	88	(2)
Conclusion	90	(1)
6. Best Practices in Communicating Effectively	91	(22)
Develop Listening Skills	94	(2)
Communication Techniques	96	(2)
Avoid Barriers to Communication	98	(1)
Using Assertion Messages	98	(4)
Keil's Six Essential Questions for Communicating for Results	102	(4)
Simon and Newman's Five Suggestions for Enhancing Communication	106	(2)
Using E-mail	108	(2)
Running Effective Meetings	110	(1)
Conclusion	111	(2)
7. Best Practices in Personal Management	113	(13)
Dealing With Stress	114	(7)
Striving for Personal Renewal	121	(3)
Conclusion	124	(2)
Conclusion: Making Operational Leadership a Reality	126	(3)
Resource A. Realities of Operational Leadership: In-Basket Simulations	129	(7)
Resource B. Assessing Your Role in Operational Leadership	136	(15)
Resource C. An Annotated Bibliography of Best Resources	151	(6)
References	157	(3)
Index	160