Role of Leaders in Educational Decision-Making

Nancy H. Matthews is an Associate Professor of Education at Crandall University, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

• Introduction 1. Knowledge and Skill 2. Collaboration and Communication 3. Balance of Autonomy, Accountability, and Direction 4. Political and Bureaucratic Considerations 5. Strong Moral Imperative 6. Implications for Practice – A Newfound Model Conclusion

"Decision making is a complex process requiring much more than hard work and dedication. The Role of Leaders in Educational Decision-Making: Examining Implementation Factors and Providing a Newfound Model presents a unique and highly informative recipe for leaders to consider as they move from idea generation to successful implementation."Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada"Nancy Matthews sheds light on the critical link between educator-informed decision making and successful program implementation. Her newfound model will serve as a guide to navigating the political and bureaucratic underpinnings of change, while ensuring educational leaders are key framers of strong program design and successful implementation." John McLaughlin, Deputy Minister, Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, New Brunswick, Canada"This book is highly recommended for leaders at pre-decision phase of successful educational reform in digitised classrooms optimising students’ outcomes and destinations. The model offered to monitor and evaluate incremental progress of decision making and implementation at each level of education is a game changer." Alison Taysum, European Commission Expert