In light of our readings and discussions, what are the strengths and limitations
of the structure you inhabit?
In thinking of schools, and after writing about the human resource frame last week, of course, people must be considered when dealing with the strengths and weaknesses. The cliche, "the chain is only as strong as the weakest link" resounds when dealing with this issue. A leader must surround him/herself with strong/knowledgeable supporters in order to be effective. We do not want any weak links in the chain. In schools, leaders must make sure everyone buys into the vision that is decided upon by the institution and that proper measures are put in place to keep everyone focused. A good leader that has strong motivational skills can be very productive. If s/he can get those around him/her to buy into the system, the sky is the limit.
However, that leads to a limitation as well. Some people are so set in their ways, change can be drastic. When some people in an organization are not willing to change, it can hold the entire organization back and create rifts within the organization. This is a very difficult situation for all involved and can take a lot of time to overcome.
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Chris,
ReplyDeleteGood points...but how do you connect them to the readings on the structural frame?
vachel
Ultimately, Chris, within the structural frame, if you have good administrators, then it works very well. If you have administrators who are more concerned with perks for themselves, ambition, and a lesser concern for the good of the many, the integrity of the structural frame breaks down, especially when change is involved. You makes some nice points:)
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