Download or read book Leadership Social Networks and School Performance written by Michael Roy Slater and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Driving Results Through Social Networks written by Robert L. Cross and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Driving Results Through Social Networks shows executives and managers how to obtain substantial performance and innovation impact by better leveraging these traditionally invisible assets. For the past decade, Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas have worked closely with executives from over a hundred top-level companies and government agencies. In this groundbreaking book, they describe in-depth how these leaders are using network thinking to increase revenues, lower costs, and accelerate innovation.

Download or read book Social Network Theory and Educational Change written by Alan J. Daly and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Network Theory and Educational Change offers a provocative and fascinating exploration of how social networks in schools can impede or facilitate the work of education reform. Drawing on the work of leading scholars, the book comprises a series of studies examining networks among teachers and school leaders, contrasting formal and informal organizational structures, and exploring the mechanisms by which ideas, information, and influence flow from person to person and group to group. The case studies provided in the book reflect a rich variety of approaches and methodologies, showcasing the range and power of this dynamic new mode of analysis. An introductory chapter places social network theory in context and explains the basic tools and concepts, while a concluding chapter points toward new directions in the field. Taken together, they make a powerful statement: that the success or failure of education reform ultimately is not solely the result of technical plans and blueprints, but of the relational ties that support or constrain the pace, depth, and direction of change. This unique volume provides an invaluable introduction to an emerging and increasingly important field of education research.

Download or read book The Relational Leader written by Yi-Hwa Liou and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting leadership from a social and relational perspective, this book has a particular emphasis on the innovative role that social networks play in systems change. The social systems engaged in this volume cut across a wide array of stakeholder groups, ranging from student learners, pre-service/in-service teachers, administrators, community leaders, and out to organizations and communities that reflect well beyond the education sector, showcasing diverse perspectives from multiple areas and international settings. Bringing together 32 distinguished scholars from Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the USA, this book explores the use of social networks in education across different contexts and settings, connecting it with leadership practice that works at these settings for change. The contributors also examine online and virtual social behaviors and their connections to face to face networks. Ultimately, the volume showcases that leadership is social influence through examining a variety of social systems through social relationships. In addition to the breadth of studies connecting innovative leadership research to practice in this volume, the contributors also explore a new area of social networks and leadership by examining online and virtual social behaviors and their connections to face to face networks. Ultimately, the selected chapters in this volume make the point that “leadership is social influence” through examining a variety of social systems through social relationships.

Download or read book Social Networks Leadership and Team Performance written by Suved Rai and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Social dynamics, network structures, team work, team training, and leadership. These are a few of the factors considered highly important in industries around us. Research in these areas has been conducted to find solutions to improve team performance, understand the dynamics of individuals, and to have better leaders amongst us. The intent of this paper was to conduct similar research in an educational environment. Data were collected from freshmen engineering students at the University of Missouri-Rolla. The students were enrolled in four sections of a freshman design project course. The students were given social network surveys and some of them were also subjected to different team trainings as well as facilitation"--Abstract, leaf iv.

Download or read book The Relational Leader written by Alan J Daly and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting leadership from a social and relational perspective, this book has a particular emphasis on the innovative role that social networks play in systems change. The social systems engaged in this volume cut across a wide array of stakeholder groups, ranging from student learners, pre-service/in-service teachers, administrators, community leaders, and out to organizations and communities that reflect well beyond the education sector, showcasing diverse perspectives from multiple areas and international settings. Bringing together 32 distinguished scholars from Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the USA, this book explores the use of social networks in education across different contexts and settings, connecting it with leadership practice that works at these settings for change. The contributors also examine online and virtual social behaviors and their connections to face to face networks. Ultimately, the volume showcases that leadership is social influence through examining a variety of social systems through social relationships. In addition to the breadth of studies connecting innovative leadership research to practice in this volume, the contributors also explore a new area of social networks and leadership by examining online and virtual social behaviors and their connections to face to face networks. Ultimately, the selected chapters in this volume make the point that "leadership is social influence" through examining a variety of social systems through social relationships.

Download or read book Leadership and School Quality written by Michael DiPaola and published by IAP. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership and School Quality is the twelfth in a series on research and theory dedicated to advancing our understanding of schools through empirical study and theoretical analysis. Hence, the chapters include analyses that investigate relationships between school organizations and leadership behaviors that have an impact on teacher and school effectiveness.

Download or read book Educational Leadership for Social Justice and Improving High Needs Schools written by Bruce G. Barnett and published by IAP. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the International School Leadership Development Network (ISLDN), this book is a compilation of the work conducted by network scholars. This volume is the first comprehensive overview of the studies conducted by ISLDN members engaged in examining how social justice leaders and leaders of high-needs schools address the social conditions, learning experiences, and performance of their students. Other international school leadership research consortia have emerged in the 21st century; however, the ISLDN is the second longest operating project, after the International Successful School Principalship Project (ISSPP). Since its creation in 2010, ISLDN scholars have delivered papers at a variety of international conferences and shared findings in research publications, including books and special issues of journals. Until now, ISLDN research findings have been disseminated separately for the project’s two strands: (a) social justice leadership and (b) leadership in underperforming high-needs schools. Therefore, the purpose of the book is to document the history and evolution of the ISLDN and to provide descriptions and reflections of the project’s research findings, methodologies, and collaborative processes across the two strands. This volume captures studies of school leaders from 19 countries representing six continents - Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America. The authors examine important external and internal contextual factors influencing schools in different cultural settings and provide insights about the values and practices of social justice leaders working in high-needs school settings. Numerous practical strategies are provided for school leaders working in schools with similar conditions. The concluding chapter by the co-editors synthesizes the structural factors, personal beliefs and values, and contextualized change management strategies that shape school leaders’ actions aimed at ensuring the best learning outcomes for their students. Besides capturing the range of findings emerging from various ISLDN studies conducted over the past decade, several chapters critically examine the project’s current contributions to the field. Authors suggest broadening the dissemination of our findings to increase the visibility of the project, expanding the research methods beyond qualitative interviews, incorporating studies from non-Anglophone countries, and augmenting the scope of our analyses and research focus. These researchers’ journeys also reveal the obstacles to and benefits of engaging in these types of international collaborative research ventures.

Download or read book Leadership in Groups written by Mitchell D. Stratton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Making Sense of Social Networks in Schools written by Terrence E. Deal and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-12-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With sample social network maps and steps for developing your own, this resource shows leaders how to navigate task, friendship, power, and culture networks to promote school goals.

Download or read book Case Studies on Safety Bullying and Social Media in Schools written by Laura Trujillo-Jenks and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case Studies on Safety, Bullying, and Social Media in Schools addresses the most topical issues facing school leaders today—including bullying, harassment, inappropriate use of social media, drug use, and school safety. Bridging theory and practice, each chapter includes a detailed case, artifacts for analysis, explanation of relevant case and federal law, and guiding questions for discussion. Adapted from real-world examples, the case studies in this timely resource serve as essential exercises for aspiring and practicing leaders to ensure student safety and success. This case book helps aspiring educational leaders prepare and respond to even the most difficult situations that occur on school campuses and in the school community.

Download or read book Three Essays on Social Networks and Schools written by Yunzheng Zheng and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers have been increasingly interested in the phenomenon of social networks in education, a research area that provides more opportunities to study the relationships among individuals or organizations in our educational system. The goal of this dissertation was to understand the effect of various social networks on outcomes by investigating various relationships in the educational system. To achieve the goal, three distinct, but related, essays comprised this dissertation. In the first essay, I examined the effects of interschool networks on student achievement. By using the data collected from the High Impact Leadership (HIL) program and employing the hierarchical linear model (HLM) method, I investigated how different interschool relationships, indicated by various interschool network measures, were associated with student mathematics and reading achievement, and the growth of student mathematics and reading achievement. Key findings included (a) schools that reported to have a stronger relationship with other schools had better, and more growth in, mathematics achievement; (b) schools with reciprocal relationships had better, and more growth in, mathematics and reading achievement; and (c) schools connected to more influential schools in the network had better, and more growth in, mathematics and reading achievement. In the second essay, I inquired into the relationship between teacher-to-teacher relationships and student achievement. By using the meta-analysis method, I specifically focused on (a) the relationship between teacher's individual relationship with other teachers and student mathematics and reading achievement; (b) the relationship between teacher-to-teacher relationship at the organization level (i.e., school or grade team) and student mathematics and reading achievement; and (c) how three frequently used theoretical frameworks in studying teacher-to-teacher relationships--teacher network, teacher collaboration and professional learning community (PLC), at either individual or organizational level--were related to student mathematics and reading achievement. Key findings included (a) teachers' individual relationships were not related to student achievement; (b) the relationships in schools or grade teams were significantly positively related to student mathematics and reading achievement; and (c) at the organizational level, different theoretical frameworks were not related to the level of student achievement, but did result in different levels of heterogeneity (i.e., heterogeneity was low for PLCs and teacher networks and was high for teach collaborations). In the third essay, I conducted a meta-analysis study on the relationship between (a) principals' network position in school-wide networks, measured by principals' degree centrality, and (b) school leadership, trust and innovation climate. I found that principals' network position had a strong positive relationship with leadership climate and a moderate relationship with trust and innovation climate, with low to moderate level of heterogeneity. The findings in the three essays have implications for policy, practice, and research. From the perspectives of policy and practice, generally speaking social networks in education are associated with better outcomes, and should be promoted in the educational system. Social networks appear to be an important vehicle to improve outcomes in the context of the bifurcated educational system. Directions for future research were also discussed.

Download or read book Examining the Influence of Social Networks on Decisions Made by Superintendents During the Rapid Transition to Remote Learning at the Onset of the COVID 19 Crisis written by David J. Collins and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 31, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus to be a global health emergency. Within months, schools across the nation began to suspend in-person instruction and transition to a fully remote means of delivery (Ballotopedia, 2020). This transition created an immediate crisis for educational leaders as they were instantly forced to determine how to deliver educational services in an entirely remote setting (Fernandez & Shaw, 2020; Kuhfeld et al., 2020). The purpose of this phenomenological study is to investigate how the priorities and actions of superintendents were influenced by established social networks and existing organizational culture during the rapid transition to remote instruction in the context of the COVID-19 health crisis using Daly's (2010) Social Network Theory as the conceptual frame. "Social network research suggests that informal webs of relationships are often the chief determinants of how well and quickly change efforts take hold, diffuse, and sustain." (Daly, 2010, p.2). Key findings showed that every superintendent consulted and included various internal and external social networks in the planning and decision-making during the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 crisis. Superintendents also perceived the involvement of these network groups to facilitate rather than impede the development, communication and implementation of the resulting remote learning plans. Lastly, superintendents were able to identify key strengths, challenges and opportunities that were realized during the early stages of the crisis and how they may inform practice into the future.Several conclusions were identified from the findings. Superintendents believed it was necessary to include internal and external network groups when making decisions regarding the transition to remote learning. This provided various perspectives to strengthen outcomes and distribute responsibilities that facilitated the number of tasks necessary to be performed. Superintendents perceived that the inclusion of internal and external groups facilitated the transition to remote learning and sustained relationships throughout the crisis through consistent and frequent communication between the participating stakeholder groups. Superintendents identified key strengths of the remote learning plans to be derived from prior planning in technology, curriculum, and relationship building. Challenges during the delivery of remote learning were related to inconsistencies and inequities in the availability of technology for students, the technological competence of faculty delivering instruction and the platforms and communication methods used to interact with students. Finally, opportunities realized from the transition to remote learning included an increase in technological aptitude among faculty and a deeper understanding for the inequities that exist among students and the impact of these disparities on their educational performance. This study contributes to the literature on crisis leadership and the role of social networks in facilitating decision-making and the organizational response during disruptive change. The focus on the interrelationship between organizational structure and culture and how leadership beliefs and actions are influenced by existing social networks in education is understudied. This research will provide insight into how organizations can use Social Network Theory to promote relationships and to improve outcomes during times of disruptive change.

Download or read book The School Leader s Guide to Social Media written by Ronald Williamson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social media has exploded onto American culture — including our schools — giving educators a unique opportunity to shape this phenomenon into a powerful tool for improving educational leadership practices. With real-world examples and practical tips, this essential guide shows school leaders how to address both the potential benefits and common concerns presented by social media. It is written in a clear, reader-friendly format, and covers important topics, including: Responding to student safety issues, such as cyberbullying and sexting Improving school management, communication, and professional growth Instructional innovation Twenty-first century learning Preparing for future social media trends This is a must-have resource for school leaders who want to stay current and provide the best possible educational environment for learning in the 21st century.

Download or read book Five Critical Leadership Practices written by Ruth C. Ash and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the critical practices of leaders in high-performing schools? Based on extensive observations, interviews, and in-depth case studies of principals and superintendents who significantly increase student learning and achievement, this exciting new book provides novice and veteran school leaders with the five critical steps for effective school leadership: Focus on Direction Build a Powerful Organization Ensure Student-Focused Vision and Action Give Life to Data Lead Learning Rich with voices from highly effective leaders, this book provides an accessible, research-based framework for school improvement that is correlated with the field’s standards. The engaging case studies in this vital resource show the power of these five key critical practices to make a difference in the lives of students and transform schools to support learning for all.

Download or read book The Social Media Imperative written by Kristin Magette and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaders have a tremendous opportunity to embrace social media for teaching, learning, and communicating – and the time is now. This practical guide can help anyone implement social media in a school system, while managing risk. Learn steps to create policy, procedures, and guidelines, as well as strategies to help open the minds of reluctant colleagues. Understand how to use live video, social leadership, and effective monitoring to increase engagement and, ultimately, build trust.

Download or read book Social Media at Work written by Arthur L. Jue and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide for using social media to build more effective organizations Today's networking technologies-wikis, blogs, and social networking sites-are changing how we build professional relationships and work collaboratively. In this insightful book, three organizational development experts from Oracle Corporation offer executives down-to-earth strategies for leveraging the power of social media to build more effective and agile organizations, engage employees, and sustain competitiveness. Offers practical advice for using social media (wikis, blogs, and social networking sites) to increase organizational effectiveness Presents proven recommendations for building teams, accelerating learning, and fostering innovation by adopting social networking tools Shows how to tap into the power of social networks to improve organizational performance Demonstrates how social media will help organizations thrive for years to come by drawing on case studies from companies like Intel, Cisco, Nokia, and others