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In order to be able to properly understand the six leadership styles Goleman introduces in his book Primal Leadership (2002, with Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee), it is useful you first understand his human communication / interaction concept of resonance. In the view of Goleman, good leaders are effective because they create resonance.

In the view of Goleman, good leaders are effective because they create resonance.

Distance learning refers to a learning environment in which the...

The Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence is an exciting system-wide initiative. It has added rigor to school and office improvement planning focused on continuous improvement to achieve results for all students. All stakeholders - students, parents, staff, and community members - are invited to participate in all phases of this school improvement process. In March, 2005, MCPS was named the winner of the state's most prestigious award for organizational performance excellence-the U.S. Senate Productivity Award.

Interactive Courses for Family and Community Involvement in Student Learning

"ISSUE: Many educators and advisory groups emphasize high standards as an important factor in improving the quality of education for all students. As a result, schools and districts are looking at ways to develop a high-quality curriculum that is based on standards. An important starting point for this effort is a carefully thought-out curriculum framework that reflects the standards and goals for which the education community is willing to be held accountable. Developing a standards-based curriculum requires changes in the way teachers teach and schools are run, so care must be taken to build capacity for all educators and to provide adequate time for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum. The curriculum-development process also should provide opportunities for reflection and revision so that the curriculum is updated and improved on a regular basis. "

"Based on current research on teacher efficacy and best practices, the plans have been designed to facilitate both school planning and district level planning. Each plan includes detailed, user-friendly guidance to help professional development committee members, administrators, teachers and other members of the school community understand the elements of high quality professional development. "

The School 2.0 eToolkit is designed to help schools, districts, and communities develop a common education vision and explore how that vision can be supported by technology.

How do you communicate expectations?

The six design principles for the 21st century according to ACOT2.

The mission of the Baldrige program is to promote excellence and to improve the economic strength and competitiveness of U.S. businesses and organizations. Any small or medium sized organization (public or private) can apply to participate. Rather than "reinvent the wheel" corrections agencies could utilize national and/or local Baldrige program criteria as a way to define, articulate, and measure themselves and create customized action plans to highlight their current strengths and reach even higher levels of functioning.