Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-311) and index.
Contents
Understanding motivation -- Leadership within -- Quality of life: creating the essential conditions to support the school environment -- Mission: defining the important work we do -- Communication: using shared vocabulary and definitions to clarify purpose through dialogue -- Relationships: building the human infrastructure -- Accountability: creating ownership and mutual responsibility to accomplish the mission -- Competence and capacity: generating the confidence to successfully achieve the goal -- Autonomy: leveraging the freedom within articulated boundaries to make informed decisions -- Empowerment: delegating the responsibility that affords educators the authority to do their work -- Positive interdependence: interacting in ways that promote each other's success -- Results: achieving the school's morally compelling mission and goals -- A call for action.
