Generative Leadership: Shaping New Futures for Today′s Schools - Hardcover

Klimek, Karl J.; Ritzenhein, Elsie; Sullivan, Kathryn D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1412953014 ISBN 13: 9781412953016

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

A new concept of leadership for today′s educational needs!

Generative leadership is an innovative approach that taps into an organization′s collective intelligence. This accessible resource examines the fundamental elements of generative leadership and provides tools to catalyze organizational development and personal leadership growth. The authors identify four modalities of leadership and outline six hallmarks that can develop an individual’s generative capacity. Generative leaders view learning communities as complex, changing systems and are focused on:

• Deepening their personal knowledge
• Engaging in personal reflection
• Promoting professional conversations
• Harnessing creativity and innovation
• Leading their organizations toward a desired future

About this title

About the Author:

Karl Klimek is the Executive Orchestrator of the Square One Education Network, a nonprofit organization that incorporates brain/mind learning theory and practices in schools, with special focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics projects (www.squareonenetwork.org). He is lead author of Generative Leadership: Shaping New Futures for Today’s Schools (2008, Corwin Press), co-author of 12 Brain-Mind Learning Principles in Action: Developing Executive Functions of the Human Brain (2004 / 2008, Corwin Press) and has taught in Washington, Wyoming, and Michigan at both the public school and university levels. His school administrative experience includes service as a principal and as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in a suburban Detroit, Michigan district. Karl is President of 2 Perspectives: Learning Through Leadership (www.2perspectives.us.com) and has worked extensively in career and technology education developing state and federal programs. He is a Senior Associate of the Caine Learning Institute, Idyllwild, CA and is Board Vice President of the Natural Learning Research Institute. Karl received his undergraduate degree in education from Central Washington University and his master’s in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University. He is recognized for his practical and enthusiastic presentations as a speaker and project development/design facilitator.

Review:

"The authors articulate complex concepts in a way that makes application understandable. This book provides a flexible framework for working with staff to create an environment where everyone experiences authentic learning and gains deep understandings." Author: Sandra K. Stanley, Executive Director of Instruction and Pupil Services Published On: 2007-06-22

"An excellent journey into the new world of generative leadership! The authors focus on the K-12 system, but the book has applications for every level of education, including post-secondary." Author: Tracy Edwards, President and CEO Published On: 2007-06-22

"A succinct and elegant synthesis of compelling ideas that are central to effective education and educational reform. The developmental path that the authors spell out for leaders is both clear and profound. We strongly recommend this book to all those interested in improving education." Author: Geoffrey and Renate Nummela Caine, Executive Secretary and Director of Research Published On: 2007-06-22

"This powerful and passionate text is an excellent read for everyone, from those who are struggling to lead their schools to those who have been generative leaders but didn′t have the voice or language to define it. A must-read for those entrusted with leading today′s students and schools." Author: Leslie Wilson, President Published On: 2007-06-22

"Klimek, Ritzenhein, and Sullivan provide a useful and powerful tool for taking educational leaders from yesteryear into the future. This book is the spark that will light the fire within every educator and empower today′s school leaders and those around them." Author: Mary Madden, Principal Published On: 2007-06-22

"Provides a dynamic and powerful model for organizational change founded on practical, realistic principles. The generative approach enables leaders to meet the contemporary needs and complex challenges that schools face by calling on the talent, energy, and creativity of all individuals in an organization." Author: DiAnne Pellerin, Superintendent Published On: 2007-06-22

"Students need to learn how to learn. This book is a tactical presentation of how to accomplish this goal, describing an ideal environment for teachers to instill students with critical reading and thinking skills." Author: Kathryn Clark, Chief Executive Officer Published On: 2007-06-26

"A masterful synthesis of the most vital educational research findings and key leadership lessons of our time, presented in an engaging, accessible way. This book gives language, structures, and approaches for designing authentic learning environments that engage the vitality of those involved in any educational setting." Author: Chris Koenig Seguin, Art Education Department Chairperson Published On: 2007-08-21

"What a contribution! This book should be required reading for all aspiring school leaders." Author: Roberta E. Glaser, Retired Assistant Superintendent Published On: 2007-10-04

"Extremely helpful for today’s educational leaders working to improve schools for tomorrow. The book is well designed for both individual study and reflection as well as for group or faculty book study." Author: Amy Allen, Educational Consultant Published On: 2007-10-04

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412953014
• ISBN 13: 9781412953016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136