
The Role of Leaders in Educational Decision-Making
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Drawing on qualitative research conducted in the New Brunswick education system, the author identifies factors in the decision-making process which influence whether or not a decision is implemented. Probing what is required for effective decision-making, defined as decision-making that results in implementation, the book examines not only the role of formal educational leaders of schools (administrators) but also the roles played by district and department of education formal leaders. It uses five central themes that surfaced from research to develop a novel leadership model for ensuring implantation of decisions. These include knowledge and skill; collaboration and communication; balance of autonomy, accountability, and direction; political and bureaucratic considerations; and strong moral imperative. The newfound model is presented in the form of antecedent steps to the decision-making process.
Extending the literature by offering new, empirically grounded insights for influencing the likelihood of implementation following a decision-making process, it will appeal to leaders, scholars, and students of educational leadership and reform.
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"Decision making is a complex process requiring much more than hard work and dedication. The Role of Leaders in Educational Decision-Making: Examining Implementation Factors and Providing a Newfound Model presents a unique and highly informative recipe for leaders to consider as they move from idea generation to successful implementation."Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
"Nancy Matthews sheds light on the critical link between educator-informed decision making and successful program implementation. Her newfound model will serve as a guide to navigating the political and bureaucratic underpinnings of change, while ensuring educational leaders are key framers of strong program design and successful implementation."
John McLaughlin, Deputy Minister, Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, New Brunswick, Canada
"This book is highly recommended for leaders at pre-decision phase of successful educational reform in digitised classrooms optimising students' outcomes and destinations. The model offered to monitor and evaluate incremental progress of decision making and implementation at each level of education is a game changer."
Alison Taysum, European Commission Expert
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