Historical effects of School Leadership
Organizational Values
Leadership style Strengths Challenges Example
Task oriented Task oriented Structured - clear goals and
deadlinesLow trust - stifling to follower innovation
When there are specific and precise goals that need to be accomplished
Relationship oriented Focuses on the follower, gets to know them, their strengths and weakness. builds trust
The focus of the team and personal relationships may take away from meeting goals
When there is disharmony among the followers. If there has been trust broken, When the outcome is for the followers to be more innovative and self reliant.
Participative leadership Participative High level of trust - Gives
followers input and value in the process.
This approach can be time intensive. It can cause conflict…disorganization
When all have equal expertise in on the topic, and when you have time hear and to analyze input from the team
Directive Information is travels top down.There is still a lack of trust. There is not a strong sense of team.
When the leader needs for decision to be made and goals to be achieved in a time sensitive manner
Benevolent authoritative Efforts are made to give followers some input.
Followers are not as satisfied. The input allowed may be token or for small topics
When leader has the most expertise in a situation.
Leadership and Management
Organizational Communication
School Mission and Values
Decision Making Models
Understanding Evaluation
Understanding Evaluation
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Razik, A.T., & Swanson, D.A. (2010) Fundamental Concepts of Educational Leadership and Management (3rd ed). Boston: Allyn & Bacon
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