Building Strong School Cultures: A Guide to Leading Change

This practical handbook shows school leaders how to build a climate of collaboration with staff, teachers and parents as well as how to develop connections with foundations, business groups, social service providers and government agencies. The authors call on principals to create a viable, sustainable school culture using organisational learning and trust to involve the professional community and to affect teaching and learning. The authors examine schools that have achieved lasting cultural change and present practical strategies for • Diagnosing and shaping a school culture • Revising leadership functions to broaden decision-making processes • Rethinking organisational structures • Supporting continuous improvement while ensuring stability