Systems are not stable but live in an environment where instability is essential to take on new information and grow. It is very tempting to view our current educational system as the doomed Titanic . If that is the case, as a school leader lifeboats become essential for survival. Building leadership Building Relationships Schools are people. It takes open, honest relationships to build an organization that is focused toward meeting the challenges of educating the children of our world.
Relationships are the basis of the culture of a school.
A leader is a designer. Often a leader works invisibly to design an organization that can learn and adapt to the environment. A leader is also a teacher. The environment of the school is shaped through skillful coaching and guidance. A school leader must be a teacher, a coach, and a guide.