Educational Administration

Leading with Mind and Heart

By (author) Robert Palestini Professor of Educational Leadership Emeritus; Former Dean of Graduate and C

Publication date:

29 September 2011

Length of book:

340 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

239x162mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781610483964

Newly appointed school administrators are often confused when faced with the prospect of having to assume a leadership role in a complex organization like a school or school system. Where does one start? An effective method would be to systematically examine the vital components that make up an organization. A system of organizational diagnosis and prescription will lead to a comprehensive and integrated analysis of the organization's strengths and weaknesses and point the way toward possible improvement. The new edition of Educational Administration: Leading with Mind and Heart suggests such a sequential and systematic approach. Utilizing it effectively can produce dramatic results.

Chapter 1 Organizational Structure in Schools
Chapter 2 School Culture
Chapter 3 Organizational Leadership
Chapter 4 Motivating and Rewarding Individuals
Chapter 5 Effective Communication
Chapter 6 Conflict Management
Chapter 7 The Strategic Planning Process
Chapter 8 Effective Decision Making
Chapter 9 Power and the Negotiations Process
Chapter 10 The Change Process
Chapter 11 Leading With Heart
Chapter 12 Organizational Diagnosis

Dr. Palestini's new edition of Educational Administration: Leading with Mind and Heart explores the need for leaders to develop a leadership framework on both practical and theoretical levels. By examining the important components of an organization like a school or school system, leaders and aspiring leaders are able to identify its strengths and weaknesses on the way to implementing the changes needed for improvement. This book will be fascinating as well as reflective reading for today's leaders and provide a great springboard for discussion in leadership groups. I look forward to using Dr. Palestini's book with my administrative team as a tool for examining our own organizational development and leadership qualities.