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The Lame Duck Superintendent.
Keane, William G.; Follo, Eric – School Administrator, 1995
According to a survey of 46 recently departed Michigan school superintendents, departing superintendents can announce their intention to leave and still maintain a viable leadership role. Lame-duck superintendents should help the board think through the superintendent-selection process and review possible promotions, recognize staff achievements,…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Career Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Competence
Views of Departing School District Superintendents: Can the Disengagement Period Be Productive?
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Keane, William G.; Follo, Eric – ERS Spectrum, 1996
A survey of 50 Michigan superintendents who had recently left their positions for retirement or another position found that only 4 respondents felt like lame ducks during their disengagement period. The most productive behavior for departing superintendents is to conduct business as usual, complete major projects, move their districts forward, and…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education