Deliberate Excellence: Three Fundamental Strategies That Drive Educational Leadership
Autor S. Dallas Danceen Limba Engleză Paperback – 19 apr 2018
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1506392016
Pagini: 160
Dimensiuni: 140 x 197 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
This book is a must-read for leaders and future leaders who want to avoid the pitfalls that can derail success. Through the story of his rise as a successful leader, Dallas Dance provides invaluable principles for successfully leading and implementing change. He also exemplifies a growth-minded perspective to stakeholders who are not quite ready for change by encouraging them to remember that 'no' really means, 'not yet.'"
"Leaders are desperate for books that offer techniques from educational leaders who still practice and hone their craft from the trenches and a proven record of success. Dallas Dance offers educational leaders a unique, candid, and welcome perspective."
"Deliberate Excellence is a thoroughly enjoyable personal account about affecting change by being committed and engaged in the institution you presently serve . . . The author makes it clear that caring for the work opens up opportunities for advancement that allow the individual to affect change in more meaningful ways. It should also be required reading for all principals, assistant principals, and CEOs."
"Dynamic leadership matters! Dr. Dance’s remarkable journey has inspired him to develop a blueprint for educational leadership excellence. Fighting for equitable practices and outcomes for all children is clearly his passion. Every administrator or aspiring leader will flourish if these principles are put into action!"
"I wish I had read “Deliberate Excellence” 20 years ago! Providing a roadmap for leaders wishing to affect significant change, Dallas Dance’s book balances theory with practical experiences. Dr. Dance outlines his bold and successful tactics to address the complex equity issues that plague school districts. His strategic approach to communications is a model for all school administrators."
"For 20 years, Dr. Dallas Dance has been an inspiration to me as a leader. He understands that true leaders inspire others to lead, galvanize their audience, and provide practical applications to difficult situations. Regardless of the political climate, Dr. Dance has always kept students first. After reading Deliberate Excellence, educators will take away successful strategies to increase student achievement."
"Deliberate Excellence is a book written for all leaders. Dr. Dallas Dance speaks from real life experiences that are relatable and from the heart. His leadership steps have helped him develop into one of the most accomplished administrative leaders in the country. The three specific strategies outlined in this book will transform your leadership skills and help you stay on track to ensure success."
"As an educational leader with 30 years’ experience, I've read many books on leadership. Dr. Dance's book is a must-read for all educators. By sharing real stories, he keeps the focus on equity, change management, and communication. Deliberate Excellence is an insightful read from the heart of a leader on the fundamental strategies that should drive educational leaders."
"In education today, the question is not whether or not we must embrace and lead for change—the question is how we do that in a way that changes lives and secures a real future for our students. In Deliberate excellence, we are given a resource that answers this question for every leader seeking to understand what it takes to move his or her district forward. Dr. Dance makes an inspiring case for why we should be doing this work and the important role our leadership has to play in the lives of our children and our communities. Fortunately for us, he draws on his experiences as a model leader to create a guidebook filled with compelling anecdotes and positive advice that can be used right away."
"Deliberate Excellence shows educational leaders how to increase agency within their organizations. This book effectively communicates the importance of engaging in challenging work to improve schools and districts, which is what the head, hand, and heart of education is all about. I applaud Dr. Dance for his extraordinary leadership during unordinary times."
Cuprins
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
INTRODUCTION
Success Principle 1
LEADING FOR EQUITY: FOCUSING ON EACH CHILD, EVERY DAY
Know What Your Values Are
Demonstrate a Strong Appreciation for People
Addressing Equity Takes Leadership
Addressing Equity Will Guarantee Resistance
Equity Is the Work, Not an “Add-on” to the Work
Students Want Us to Focus on Equity, Not Equality
Success Principle 2
LEADING THE CHANGE: IMPLEMENTING SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES
Understand the History of the Organization
Acknowledge the Current State of the Organization
Understand the “Players” Within the Organization
Ensure People Understand What Change Means
Have an Effective Strategy to Implement Change
Success Principle 3
LEADING THROUGH COMMUNICATION: TELLING YOUR OWN STORY
Communicate Openly, Honestly, and in a Timely Manner
Communicate Your Story, or Someone Else Will!
Organize Your Communication Efforts
Individualize Your Communications
Use Every Available Resource to Communicate
View Communication as a Two-Way Street
Have an Open-Door Policy
CONCLUSION
Avoiding Pitfalls
Mistake 1: Knowing All the Answers
Mistake 2: Bashing the Previous Leadership
Mistake 3: Speaking Before You Think
Index
Notă biografică
Internationally-renowned educator and speaker, Dr. S. Dallas Dance envisions and leads change that creates opportunities for all young people¿including students of color and those living in poverty¿to thrive as critical thinkers, thoughtful leaders, and lifelong learners. His calling is motivating teams of all sizes to develop young minds and working with leaders and organizations to build capacity to do greater work for all of the individuals within their community.
Numerous national awards and board appointments¿from institutions including the White House, Microsoft, and ASCD¿recognize his impact on organizational culture, rigorous instruction, vibrant leadership pathways, leveraging technology, and dynamic community engagement.
Prior to his appointment in Baltimore County, Dr. Dance served as one of three chief school officers responsible for the administration of nearly 300 schools in the Houston Independent School District, the seventh largest school system in the nation. Before his tenure in Houston, Dr. Dance served in executive leadership positions in Virginia that leveraged his expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, school improvement, and strategic planning.
Dance earned a doctoral degree in educational leadership and a master¿s degree in administration and supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University. His bachelor¿s degree in English is from Virginia Union University.
Dr. Dance enjoys traveling, music, reading and all sports, especially golf. He is the proud father of one son, Myles Dallas Dance.