Publisher's Synopsis
"Improving Personal Effectiveness for Managers in Schools" focuses on the work of anyone within a school who manages the work of others. Whether you are a Head, Deputy, Subject or Pastoral Leader, SENCO or Literacy Co-ordinator your work will involve managing other people. This book provides practical strategies for improving leadership and management skills.;The Teacher Training Agency and Ofsted are clear that "improving schools are characterised by high quality leadership". The School Improvement network increasingly emphasises the importance of effective leadership and the NPQH and LPSH programmes of the TTA place great stress on the ability to lead and motivate staff.;What the book covers;Practical strategies for improving self-management skills in order to develop one's effectiveness in leading and managing others.; How to manage difficult situations.; Maintaining a sense of purpose and direction under pressure.; Developing the confidence to manage a wide range of people.; Creating a positive ethos in a team so that all members are valued.; Communicating effectively.;"Improving Personal Effectiveness for Managers in Schools" is an invaluable resource for new and experienced managers in both the primary and secondary sectors.;The school effectiveness series;"Improving Personal Effectiveness for Managers in Schools" is the eleventh title in the School Effectiveness series, which focuses on practical and useful ideas for schools and individual teachers. The series addresses the issues of whole school improvement and new knowledge about teaching and learning, and offers straightforward solutions which teachers can use to make life more rewarding for those they teach.
