If It's Not Broken. . . Polish It! What You Need to Know (and Practice) to be a More Successful School Administrator & Organizational Leader (What the Textbooks Don't Tell You!)

by LoVette, O. K.

• ISBN13: 9780761829485
• ISBN10: 0761829482
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-28
• Publisher: UPA

Summary

This book, which seeks to improve leadership performance in educational and other organizations, was developed around the basic theme of relationship building. It provides useful information for decision-making, social and professional interaction, and effective leadership in schools and other organizations.

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
Others	1	(44)
Generally speaking	1	(7)
Selecting teachers	8	(1)
Working with teachers	9	(5)
Motivating	14	(3)
Empowering	17	(2)
Communicating	19	(4)
Facilitating	23	(4)
Improving staff	27	(1)
Disciplining	28	(3)
Working with students	31	(5)
Creating and maintaining a productive school climate	36	(2)
Accepting change	38	(3)
Fostering excellence	41	(4)
Yourself	45	(29)
Generally speaking	45	(6)
Perceptions	51	(1)
Decision making/problem solving	52	(3)
Use of time	55	(3)
Conflict and stress	58	(5)
C.Y.R.	63	(2)
Politics and public relations	65	(6)
Finance	71	(3)
Final thoughts	74	(3)
References	77	(2)
Index	79	(2)
About the Author	81