Working Smart - by Sharon D Kruse (Paperback)

About the Book

By addressing the practice of school leaders as a first concern, this book focuses on the skills required for smart, effective problem solving.

Book Synopsis

Effective problem solving contributes to school leaders' ability to create lasting improvement in classroom and organizational practice. By addressing the practice of school leaders as a first concern, this book focuses on the skills required for smart, effective problem solving. Kruse first focuses on the tasks of problem solving (identifying problems, initiating actions, and evaluating results) and describes three areas (employing effective communication, designing constructive policies, and developing supportive systems ) on which school leaders should concentrate. By linking the tasks of problem solving to the work leaders do, the book provides strategies for school leaders to accomplish their goals.

Review Quotes

"This outstanding book is a must read for school leaders in all settings. It is clearly written, enormously useful, and rich in ideas and strategies. The reflective questions, activities, and concrete examples enhance the books usefulness to real school leaders. It is an outstanding book for anyone who faces complex problems-and that is all school leaders." --Kent Peterson, professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison

About the Author

Sharon D. Kruse is a professor of educational administration in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership at the University of Akron, Ohio.