Leadership Transition in Education

Paper Summary:

There are a growing number of studies which refer to the problems relating to transitions of leadership at schools and in teaching. This paper focuses on the reasons for the importance of planning for leadership transitions at schools and the various problems and issues that are related to this problem. The paper also looks at the various methods and proposals, that could be put in place to ensure that such transitions operate smoothly, and which prevent gaps appearing in the process of teaching and the management of schools.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of Transition Planning
Solutions and Suggestions for Improving
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"However, studies also note that this situation can be remedied through careful planning and preparation before the leadership loss. Patton notes that many schools and universities are encouraging those who are to leave leadership roles to share information and provide access of data to others prior to their departure. ( Patton, 2006.) The important aspect is that the process of knowledge sharing is imperative as well as the fact that information and knowledge is passed on to others, so that there can be no vacuum that the new leadership has to fill."

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