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Transforming the Culture of School Leadership is a must-read for teachers and administrators whwant ttranscend roles soften found in todays schools - roles that produce non-cooperation, mistrust, and isolation between teaching and administrative staff - Jeffrey Harr, TeacherCurriculum Leader Stanton Middle School, OH Lasting organizational improvement and effective leadership blossom in climates of compassion, trust, and productive relationships The authors describe the key ttrue organizational transformation in the one-on-one conversations and relationships that take place in a school Personal transformation, one person at a time, is the key tbuilding a team of educators whare heading in the same direction for the best interests of students, teachers, and administrators This exploration of the Humane Dimension of school leadership illustrates the lasting effects of transformed school cultures Transforming the Culture of School Leadership melds research, theory, and the spiritual aspects of education leadership tdemonstrate how tencourage personal transformation Giancola and Hutchison draw on a combined 50 years of classroom and school experience trelate their observations about the Humane Dimension including: Developing a team before developing a vision Creating a climate of WinWin consensus building, negotiating, and decision-making Helping team members become leaders Implementing curriculum-driven staff development
