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Fullan (professor emeritus, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto) reviews basic ideas about school change in the context of motion leadership. The book focuses on eight elements: change problems, change itself, connecting peers with purpose, capacity building, learning as work, transparency, trust and resistance, and leadership for all. Concepts are demonstrated through personal stories and insights from real-life leaders in schools and other organizations. B&w photos of change leaders are included. 5.5x8" Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Create positive motion in your organization by becoming savvy about change!Michael Fullan, working with effective change leaders, provides the skinny on motion leadership, or how to “move” individuals, institutions, and whole systems forward. Cycling from practice to theory and back again, this easy-to-read book offers examples from Fullan’s global experience to help readers: Understand problems and work with change Mobilize peers to collaborate Specialize in capacity building Promote learning as the work of individuals and organizations Make progress and performance results transparent Earn trust by demonstrating integrity and competence Enable others to become motion leaders
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