In our work, we focus on the characteristics of management and leadership. Too often school administrators have become managers, not leaders. Consider this chart.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TENDS TO FOCUS ON		SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT
• maintaining existing relationships and order • working within the existing culture • problem solving • using tried and proven ways of doing things • working within what people think is desirable • working even harder and longer		• taking risks • striking out in new directions • creating visions • tapping imaginations • changing the way people think about what is desirable • creating excitement about working with children and communities • building new relationships and structures • changing the existing culture
As a school leader, where is your focus? Managing? Leading?

WORKING TO CHANGE ..........THE WAY SCHOOLS CHANGE

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