Suggests an effective recruiting strategy--the nominating committee--based on the Boy Scouts of America. A nominating committee reduces recruiting fiascos, as when no one is willing to accept a position or those interested are not qualified. Offers guidelines for the committee's mode of operation. (WD)

Examines the causes of conflict and various methods of managing it. Argues that by confronting disputes and providing a process that encourages their productive management, managers may help guarantee that the healthy aspects of conflict flourish in their organization. Available from Business Horizons, School of Business, Indiana University,…

British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) has designed "The Articulation Committee Companion" to serve as both an introductory resource for new articulation committee members and as an ongoing reference for committees. The "Companion" includes a brief overview of the province's articulation committees and…

Lists some of the common dynamics affecting nearly all boards of directors in an effort to help people become better board members and to help staff understand their boards better. (BB)

A former principal's experiences suggest the value to principals of speaking out forcefully, being skeptical of bandwagons, paying attention to research, focusing on outputs rather than inputs, talking frequently with teachers, resisting the role of teachers' adversary, exercising authority decisively, and avoiding the effort to be everything for…

A discussion of the concept of participation and the role of the manager in the context of team management. (SJL)

Often times, there is a lack of preparation provided for the new superintendent by universities and professional associations. Meanwhile, new school superintendents are so focused on campaigning that little time is spent on what it takes to succeed in the position. In this book the author lays the foundation with a systematic mindset, a strategic…

Fear and anxiety are emotions that principals must learn to overcome if they are to be effective leaders. This article provides some observations and suggestions that can help principals understand and cope with fear on the job. (Contains 3 online resources.)

By involving all school district employees in budget planning, this superintendent has developed a successful process that might be useful to others. The year-long budget adoption process begins for the upcoming year on the first day of the new school year. A date-by-date budget planning calendar is provided. (PB)

Posits the idea of effective time usage, which includes not only the efficient use of time but also the positive use of different kinds of time. Provides a table for studying effective time usage. (FL)

As instructional leader, the secondary school principal can make a difference in increasing reading skills. Those activities that have been shown to be effective include understanding the reading process, spending time in classrooms, and communicating reading's high priority. (Author/WD)

Suggests ways in which continuing education administrators can compare their practices with the concepts and procedures presented in the preceding articles. (CT)

Each of the guidelines pertains to a specific function of the principal in collective bargaining as the process is generally practiced throughout the country. Included is a listing of the advantages and disadvantages of the principal's participation. (Author/IRT)

An analysis of how the role of the secondary school administrator has changed during the past 30 years, based on a review of the NASSP Bulletin from January 1949 to December 1978. (Author/MLF)

If principals are to assume executive authority, they will have to work on three main areas of change: attitudes, skills, and functions. Schools must have strong leadership in order to be successful and vital. (Author/IRT)