Straight talk for principals / Raymond E. Lemley.

Author/creator Lemley, Raymond E., 1937-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2003.
Descriptionviii, 192 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
School principals.
School management and organization.

Contents Engage passionately in all that you do -- Bring your best to the job -- Build the school's vision -- Focus on the school's vision -- Live the school's vision -- Define and lead the culture in your organization -- Go find talent -- Focus on the tasks your teachers need to perform -- Pay attention to effective teaching -- Be an instructional leader -- Define expectations for everyone in the organization -- Develop a passion for outcomes -- Teach, model, and expect loyalty -- Work for the small gains -- Make policy make sense -- Reward success in your school -- Spend time with students -- Understand the nonrational -- Talk about your own successes -- Talk about the successes around you -- Respond quickly to needs -- Take some time for yourself -- Stay intellectually challenged -- Share information the oganization needs -- Address small problems early -- Keep things simple -- Anticipate confusion -- Encourage collegiality -- Seek the simplest plan -- Keep every meeting agenda to a few key points -- Emphasize positive activities -- Support healthy behaviors -- Encourage autonomy for your people -- Explain what needs explaining, then stop -- Provide lots of feedback -- Fix what's fixable, walk away from the rest -- Avoid the urge to overcontrol -- Plan for change -- Avoid fighting useless battles -- Respect experience wherever you find it -- Keep track of what's easily lost.
General note"A ScarecrowPress book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 187-191).
LCCN 2002013194
ISBN0810846152 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2831.9 .L46 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold