1. Characterize Principal Harris’s major problems and identify some of the factors that might have influenced his behavior.
It appeared that Principal Harris had good intentions to collaborate with the staff as he entered the school. However, Principal Harris failed to properly identify the strengths and weaknesses of his staff and failed to fully comprehend the culture and tradition that existed at Washington High. In my opinion, however, Principal Harris isolating himself to his office became his biggest problem because he appeared to be a principal unwilling to work with his staff. Principal Harris could have been influenced by the pressures of the directive from the superintendent. Principal Harris also appeared to manage himself poorly which created a lack of professionalism and exhibited poor habits to the staff. Lastly, I believe Principal Harris would have benefitted from using the Participative Leadership Theory. By distributing his leadership to the assistant principals, Mr. Harris could have focused more on creating a school of trust and collaboration.
2. What are some possible explanations for the behavior of Mrs. Hammon?
There are several possible explanations for Mrs. Hammons behavior. For example, she could have been passed over for the principal’s position or felt under-appreciated. However, I …show more content…
Once I have a commitment from the assistant principals, I would turn my attention to the faculty. I would begin by explaining the rationale and benefits of the superintendent’s initiative and request their input for implementation. I would rely heavily on the Participative Leadership Theory, which promotes the idea of distributing leadership, power, and authority to staff members. Identifying staff members who are capable and willing to take on a leadership role would be a key to my
It appeared that Principal Harris had good intentions to collaborate with the staff as he entered the school. However, Principal Harris failed to properly identify the strengths and weaknesses of his staff and failed to fully comprehend the culture and tradition that existed at Washington High. In my opinion, however, Principal Harris isolating himself to his office became his biggest problem because he appeared to be a principal unwilling to work with his staff. Principal Harris could have been influenced by the pressures of the directive from the superintendent. Principal Harris also appeared to manage himself poorly which created a lack of professionalism and exhibited poor habits to the staff. Lastly, I believe Principal Harris would have benefitted from using the Participative Leadership Theory. By distributing his leadership to the assistant principals, Mr. Harris could have focused more on creating a school of trust and collaboration.
2. What are some possible explanations for the behavior of Mrs. Hammon?
There are several possible explanations for Mrs. Hammons behavior. For example, she could have been passed over for the principal’s position or felt under-appreciated. However, I …show more content…
Once I have a commitment from the assistant principals, I would turn my attention to the faculty. I would begin by explaining the rationale and benefits of the superintendent’s initiative and request their input for implementation. I would rely heavily on the Participative Leadership Theory, which promotes the idea of distributing leadership, power, and authority to staff members. Identifying staff members who are capable and willing to take on a leadership role would be a key to my