Seven secrets of the savvy school leader
Subtitle: a guide to surviving and thriving
By: Robert Evans.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2010
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780470507322
Subjects: Educational leadership; School management and organization
Description: "Written by Robert Evans, noted school consultant, former teacher, and psychologist, this book offers concrete help and inspiration for anyone serving as or considering becoming a school administrator. From his experience with many of America's most savvy school leaders, Evans describes this qualities characteristics, and behaviours that lead to success in today's uncertain environment." "This book offers solid advice for overcoming seven the most daunting school leadership challenges, from dealing with the innate tensions that face all administrators, to learning how to tell the dfference between dilemmas and problems, to guidance on where leaders should put thier focus. The book also reveals why following the latest leadership fad can lead to ineffective and misguided decisions and practices."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The first secret: when you go to see the wizard, take Toto; title: The second secret: they'll never understand; title: The third secret: change is what it means; title: The fourth secret: bite off what you can chew; title: The fifth secret: be your best, bold self; title: The sixth secret: nourish to flourish; title: The seventh secret: from savvy to wise: look out for number one.