1st Edition

The Art of Middle Management A Guide to Effective Subject,Year and Team Leadership

By Peter Fleming, Max Amesbury Copyright 2001
    174 Pages
    by Routledge

    176 Pages
    by Routledge

    Like its predecessor on secondary middle management, this book uses a succinct and accessible style. The authors; highlight the special challenge of middle management; cover the full range of middle management activities in primary schools; link to the Teacher Training Agency's National Standards for Subject Leadership; and use self-assessment questions and case studies to bring management theory to life.

    A chapter is devoted to the performance management framework that was introduced in September 2000. Throughout, the focus is on improving the quality of education for pupils through the creation of a positive team ethos.

    What is middle management? Different management styles; A look at effective school cultures; Getting the best out of people; Building your team; Effective communication; Meetings; Administration and resource management; Managing change and development; Performance evaluation and management; Stress management and time management.

    Biography

    Peter Fleming, Max Amesbury