Glanz, Jeffrey.

What every principal should know about operational leadership / Operational leadership Jeffrey Glanz. - xxxiii, 165 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - What every principal should know about leadership . - Glanz, Jeffrey. What every principal should know about leadership. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-159) and index.

Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Questionnaire: Before We Get Started . . .
1. Introduction
Case Study and Reflective Questions
2. Best Practices in Getting Organized
8 Organizational Tips
Preparing Schedules
Managing Time
Conclusion
3. Best Practices in Managing Facilities
Coordinating Safety and Security
Overseeing Cafeteria
Working With the Custodian
Conducting a Facilities Evaluation
Conclusion
4. Best Practice in School Finance and Handling the Budget
Fiscal Fitness
Conclusion
5. Best Practices in Human Resources Management
Recruiting, Inducting, and Retaining Good Teachers
Evaluating Personnel and Programs
Working With the Union
Dealing With Conflict
Working With Your Assistant Principal
Attending to Legal Mandates
Promoting In-Classroom and Schoolwide Positive Student Behavior
Conclusion
6. Best Practices in Communicating Effectively
Develop Listening Skills
Communication Techniques
Avoiding Barriers to Communication
Using Assertion Messages
Kiel?s 6 Essential Questions for Communicating for Results
Simon and Newman?s 5 Suggestions for Enhancing Communication
Using E-Mail
Running Effective Meetings
Conclusion
7. Best Practices in Personal Management
Dealing With Stress
Striving for Personal Renewal
Conclusion
Conclusion: Making Operational Leadership a Reality
Resource A. Realities of Operational Leadership: In-Basket Simulations
Resource B. Assessing Your Role in Operational Leadership
Resource C. An Annotated Bibliography of Best Resources
References
Index

9781412915915 1412915910 (pbk.)

2005022378

013343037 Uk


School management and organization--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
School principals--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LB2805 / .G525 2006

371.2012