Authors: Judith T. Witmer
ISBN-13: 9781578863624, ISBN-10: 1578863627
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Date Published: February 2006
Edition: 2ND
This guidebook provides expert guidance based on research and experience for women in and moving into educational administration. The author takes the approach of a wise friend who has lived the experiences and helps the aspiring administrator use the best strategies in overcoming obstacles to success. Well-written and readable, it speaks to the reader in layman's terms while maintaining an academic purpose.
The book is well-written, readable, and is not a 'feminist sexist' tirade. It brings a professional approach to an issue that impacts more than half of U.S. educators. All women (and men in education will benefit from reading this book..
1 | Preparing for tomorrow | 1 |
2 | The presentation package | 24 |
3 | Systems and functions | 50 |
4 | Hierarchy highs and lows | 76 |
5 | Leadership | 100 |
6 | Men and women, more different than alike | 124 |
7 | Leadership styles of women | 147 |
8 | Leadership styles of men | 171 |
9 | Communication | 191 |
10 | Building your own culture | 216 |
11 | Networking and mentoring | 243 |
12 | Politics and ethics | 266 |
13 | Professionalism | 291 |
14 | Difficulties and dilemmas | 319 |
15 | It's your turn | 350 |