Publication date:
29 March 2017Length of book:
170 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13: 9781475829778
The primary focus of the book is to emphasize the major changes in the leadership responsibilities of directors of human resources in education. This purpose underscores the necessity for human resources directors to gain new knowledge and skills in order to assure that the personnel concept is considered in all school district policy and administrative program decisions. The primary processes of the human resources function remain significant, but the function’s importance is continually increasing as new and innovative changes and research findings are evidenced in education.
Personnel recruitment, for example, now necessitates primary attention to re-recruitment. Innovation in mentoring activities now includes reverse mentoring, peer mentoring and group mentoring. Metrics now loom important and necessary in program planning, accountability and assessment activities. The knowledge and skills required for new innovations in personnel were not always available in the program preparations of individuals who focused on preparation for general school administration. This book serve to serve practicing human resources directors and others that will serve the personnel function in the school principalship and other administrative roles to understand and meet the demands of today’s human resources goals and objectives.
Personnel recruitment, for example, now necessitates primary attention to re-recruitment. Innovation in mentoring activities now includes reverse mentoring, peer mentoring and group mentoring. Metrics now loom important and necessary in program planning, accountability and assessment activities. The knowledge and skills required for new innovations in personnel were not always available in the program preparations of individuals who focused on preparation for general school administration. This book serve to serve practicing human resources directors and others that will serve the personnel function in the school principalship and other administrative roles to understand and meet the demands of today’s human resources goals and objectives.
The landscape of education is rapidly changing and the function of human resources as a strategic partner is critical to meeting the needs of the school district and its workforce. Dr. Scott Norton shines light on the vital importance of leveraging the expertise of human resources in organizational development and planning. His perspective promotes a strategic systems approach to educational improvement. This book is a must read for any human resources administrator, educational leader, or individual aspiring to a position of educational leadership.