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Micromanaging Destroys and degrades Causes employee apathy Impeding professional growth “Micromanaging is based on a lack of faith and trust in other people.” (Fisher, 2004) Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Two Types of Micromanagement Leaders that think they must keep their hands on all areas of the organization. They make all decisions. Leaders over their heads in capabilities. They use subordinates as tools for getting a job done. They use fear as a motivator and lash out when expectations are not met. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Keys to Determine Levels of Micromanaging Shows how to do a job and specifically tells what to do Devotes a lot of time overseeing projects Irritated when not consulted about decisions Spends time “in the trenches” Prefers to direct staff rather than empower (Yes answers indicate there may be problems) Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Genuine Power Influence by persuasion not by coercion Trusting that the staff is made up of competent professionals and allowing them to make decisions Offering support and assistance without trying to control situations Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Overcoming the Fear Factor What causes micromanaging? (Fear and feeling threatened) Must recognize micromanaging as a sign that leaders are reacting to fears and concerns Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Seven Professional Development Keys to Curbing Micromanaging 1.Find a different role for micromanagers 2.Show micromanagers how focusing on results can get the job done better 3.Clearly define the roles of Educational Leaders (policies, procedures, and job descriptions) 4.Invest in continuous professional development Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

(Seven Keys Continued) 5. Ensure that leaders receive necessary information 6. Build a strategic plan with goals and objectives 7. Communicate! Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Micromanaging is Destructive Seven professional development keys are critical They are keys of commitment to future success Needs, goals, and desires need to be communicated Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Keys to Rehabilitating Traditional strategies need to be replaced Must reinstate the importance to education Develop new attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and skills Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Professional Development Must be: High quality Relevant Part of the school improvement plan Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Keys of Commitment to Professional Development Professional Development must be: a priority for the school a required part of the school improvement plan Research based Very practical and useful Relevant Continuous and sustainable Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Commitment continued Shared by educational leaders Allocated the necessary resources Creative in developing times and resources for providing professional development Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Conditions for Keys to High-Quality Professional Development Must incorporate global issues Capitalize on colleges and universities Be standard based Work in a variety of situations Must focus on increasing student achievement Should support partnerships with local businesses and organizations Support paid summer internships Must support opportunities for educational leaders Needs a national focus (such as NBPTS) Must incorporate technology Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Professional Development Can Come from Faculty Members Meaningful professional development can come from colleagues Colleagues can share successful strategies They can offer continuous support and assistance Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Keys To The Last Call High-quality professional development does not meet all the needs Teacher mentoring programs are crucial Educational leaders must support and improve mentoring programs Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Teacher Mentoring Programs Gives beginning teachers support and guidance form experienced well trained teachers Can help to retain high-quality teachers Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Key to Selecting Mentors Mentors must have: Excellent communication skills Knowledge of the school community Positive attitudes Professional competence and experience The ability to maintain a trusting professional relationship Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Keys to Enhancing Training and Support for Mentors Provide relevant professional development Provide opportunities for networking with other mentors Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Measuring the Effectiveness of Teacher Mentoring Careful documentation is needed Programs need to be evaluated with documentation Student achievement can be used to measure success of a mentoring program Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007