[Ous-lp-rp13] EDAD 6010, Response to Question #1

[Bruce, Brandy]

Response to Ian Snyder-EDAD 6010 Question #1

When an administrator is a good leader and they have to implement change or new policies then they are more likely to be supported by everyone involved because they understand that this is for the betterment of everyone involved. On the flip side to that stakeholders appreciate the managerial side because they know that administrators will do what needs to be done to make sure that their school/district is meeting the necessary goals/guidelines. However, the stakeholders also want the administrators to be good and effective leaders so that their subordinates know that what they are doing is to help them. Positive communication is key in both of these aspects.

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 A principal should have the aspects of both a manager and a leader. Managers are given influence over their peers and placed in a position of authority to insure proper work is completed within the guidelines provided on a day-to-day basis. Being a principal with leadership traits will ensure that the teachers respect the decisions and actions taken by the principal. Principals with effective leadership qualities are often respected by their peers due to their strong ability to take control and lead their group in a positive direction. When a principal has managerial and leadership traits they can incorporate a change in procedure within the school and have the support of the teachers or other members of the school to apply the change. To achieve a higher rate of success and to have subordinates that are bought in to the achievable goals set by the administration, the administrators should strive to address both the managerial and leadership aspects of their job.

            Effective managers are influential to their stakeholders. Positive communication between stakeholders and administration will likely create a group of subordinates that are positive in obtaining the organizations goals. With positive leadership, subordinates will be actively involved in setting high standards to strive to accomplish. When subordinates sense that their manager is leading with energy and experience to accomplish positive results for the organization, the culture to attain their goals will significantly increase. An effective manager can become ineffective due to their lack of leadership abilities. Stakeholders who find their managers to be negative, often lack positive communication, unstable goal setting, and unrealistic expectations set by administration. Administration that lacks leadership qualities will place the blame for not accomplishing their goals on the stakeholders and create a culture of negativity. When leadership from administration diminishes, the success rate of the organization suffers.



Brandy Bruce

Graduate Student

Ohio University Southern Campus
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