Building Dynamic Teamwork in Schools
Author | : Brad Johnson |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 157 |
Release | : 2023-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781003815174 |
ISBN-13 | : 1003815170 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: How can school leaders foster more effective teamwork and collaboration among teachers to improve instruction and culture? Brad Johnson and Robert Hinchliffe uses the analogy of geese V formations to show what effective teamwork really looks like for success. He discusses roles and responsibilities--each goose has a role to play in the flock, from leader to follower; the importance of recognizing individual strengths and assigning roles accordingly; and the impact of each team member fulfilling their responsibilities. He also discusses the skills that the teams need in order to work together: working together to achieve a common goal; fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose; adaptability and flexibility; encouragement and support; trust and reliance; and leadership and followership. Each chapter is filled with strategies and examples for leaders in any setting and ends with a Sharpen Your Winning Edge section offering tips you can use immediately.