Exam Content
Review “Scenario 12: I Am Your New Principal” in Ch. 7 of Practicing the Art of Leadership. This scenario discusses issues that arise in a reorganization of district administrators and the importance of team collaboration to ensure a smooth transition.
Write a 525- to 700-word analysis of the scenario that addresses the following questions:
In your opinion, what is the root of the problem in this scenario?
Describe the nature of the conflict in this scenario. Was it functional or dysfunctional?
How did the faculty respond to this conflict? Were they reactive or proactive? Provide examples of instances in the scenario that validated the faculty’s feeling of deprivation.
How did Principal Early’s leadership style affect the school climate and the possibility of building a collaborative culture? What could have been done to improve team collaboration?
What method of conflict management would you have implemented to address the issues?
What PSEL standards does this scenario address? Provide a rationale.
