Learn what effective headteachers do to influence, motivate, and empower teachers entirely from the teachers' perspective.

Based on an in-depth study in which teachers detail the strategies extraordinary principals used to help them become more effective in the classroom. This second edition incorporates the most up-to-date literature, keeping the core study timely and provocative. Easy-to-follow guidelines are included in each chapter.

Strategies and related practices illustrate how to:

o Use the power of praise
o Influence by expecting and involving
o Encourage professional autonomy
o Lead by standing behind
o Suggest rather than direct
o Use formal authority positively

This book is a must-have resource for any practising or aspiring headteacher.