Principals and schools systems need to develop management systems that support and support self organisation. Schools with mature self organisation are focused, resilient and continually improving what they do.
The challenge for Principals and system administrators is to acknowledge that while they may be in charge, they are not really in control. But that is OK - people want to do the best for those they work with.
The challenge for Principals and system administrators is to acknowledge that while they may be in charge, they are not really in control. But that is OK - people want to do the best for those they work with.
Collaborative self-organisation emerges* in everyday conversations. Principals, and system administrators need to lead and focus these conversation on success and well-being for all
- There are only two outcomes: Success and Well-being
The meaning of "success and well-being" needs to be continually constructed (and re-constructed) by those involved. For one student it might be getting through a whole day at school. For another it could mean engaging in a national science competition or undertaking a pre-tertiary course while in Year 10.
[*More on Nurturing Emergence]
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