This book presents an approach to business leadership development to help fill the pressing need for more effective leaders who can operate across cultures. Our HV model of global leadership development combines a horizontal approach (traditional competencies) with a vertical one (self-transformation). The models horizontal aspect is based on our study of 1880 global leaders of nine nationalities. Nine competencies are measured, and individual profiles are compared against this global data...

In "The Ride to the Lady, and Other Poems," Helen Gray Cone weaves a tapestry of lyrical verse that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, she transports readers to a realm where emotions run deep and the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. From the titular poem's poignant journey to the ethereal landscapes of "The Song of the Brook," Cone's poetry invites us to delve into the depths of our own hearts and...

Go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil tests!The Common Core State Standards clearly define the skills students need for success in college and the 21st century workplace. The question is, how can you measure student mastery of skills like creativity, problem solving, and use of technology? Laura Greenstein demonstrates how teachers can teach and assess 21st century skills using authentic learning experiences and rigorous, varied assessment strategies. Bas...

At a time when more and more of what people learn both in formal courses and in everyday life is mediated by technology, Learning Online provides a much-needed guide to different forms and applications of online learning. This book describes how online learning is being used in both K-12 and higher education settings as well as in learning outside of school. Particular online learning technologies, such as MOOCs (massive open online courses), multi-player games, learning analytics...

Despite the popularity of organizational change management, the question arises whether its prescriptions and dominant beliefs and practices are based on solid and convergent evidence. Organizational change management entails interventions intended to influence the task-related behavior and associated results of an individual, team, or entire organization. There is a perception that a lot of change initiatives fail and limited understanding about what works and what does not and why.

"This timely book is exactly what modern schools need, blending Fullan′s theoretical genius about change with practical strategies that can work in any school. Readers will discover that it is practical, easy to use, and empowering for educators, with lots of room for personal choices at the school level."-Lyn Sharratt, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services, York Region District School Board, North Toronto, ON, Canada"This book is an easy read ...

"This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!"—Michael Fullan, Professor EmeritusOntario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto"Avoiding high-flown theory on the one hand and mere bullet points on the other, these books represent the best that highly expert leaders have to of...

Twenty-six percent of parents everywhere consider home schooling for their children abetter option over normal public school classes. This is because of the benefits both the parents and the children get. Home schooling gives them the chance to interact on a personal level as no other system currently available. Take your child's education into your own hands.

Simplifies the concept of adult learning with advice for appealing to different learning styles.Adult Learning Basics examines the principles of adult learning theory and how they relate to the training function addressing individual learning competencies, organizational learning climate, and technology-related issues as they affect the adult learning process. Faced with an aging workforce, organizations must reexamine adult learning theory and how it is applied to employee develop...

The second volume in the graduate years series focuses on effective leadership. The topics covered include how to conduct research in an environment that is subjective, alignment of leadership styles, followership styles and the environment, and the role of informal structures in a dynamic environment. The measurements tend to, at best, be nominal or ordinal with some occasional higher level data and are better addressed through qualitative research studies, particularly when it comes to m...

Change the entire school culture with this collaborative method of supervision!For years, the classic supervision model has frustrated both principals and teachers by fostering superior-subordinate relationships, focusing on teacher conformity rather than growth, or producing checklist data that is irrelevant to the curriculum. ***The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through***offers a practical, time-saving alternative that impacts student achievement by cultivating self-reliant teache...

This is a book for anyone who has ever considered engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning – known familiarly as SoTL – and needs a better understanding of what it is, and how to engage in it. The authors describe how to create a SoTL project, its implications for promotion and tenure, and how it fosters:* Increased satisfaction and fulfillment in teaching* Improved student learning* Increased productivity of scholarly publication* Collaboration with...