School Leadership and Complexity Theory

Author/creator Morrison, Keith Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor]
Description240 p. ill 00.925 x 00.625 in.
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Summary Annotation Interest in complexity theory, a relation of chaos theory, has become well established in the business community in recent years. Complexity theory argues that systems are complex interactions of many parts which cannot be predicted by accepted linear equations. In this book, Keith Morrison introduces complexity theory to the world of education, drawing out its implications for school leadership.He suggests that schools are complex, nonlinear and unpredictable systems, and that this impacts significantly within them. As schools race to keep up with change and innovation,he suggests that it is possible to find order without control and to lead without coercion. Key areas:* schools and self-organisation* leadership for self-organisation* supporting emergence through the learning organisation* schools and their environments* communication* fitness landscapesThis book will be of interest to headteachers and middle managers, and those on higher level courses in educational leadership and management.
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LCCN 2002021322
ISBN9780415277846
ISBN0415277841 (Perfect) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780415277846
Stock number00081154

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