The Power of Leadership in a Global Environment

Abstract

It is important for educational leaders to have a clear vision of the role of the school in today's complex world. Principals who look for opportunities beyond the United States and learn about American societal relationships from a global distance will be better able to provide proper stewardship of the most valued resources in education-teachers and students.

School Principals' Self-Perceptions of Their Roles and Responsibilities in Six Countries

“…The findings of the study disclosed that U.S. principals' daily work schedule was busier than those of other participating countries. Flanary and Terehoff (2000) studied school principalship of China, Ireland and Russia. They found that principals in their study must respond to global changes in economics, politics, and demographics to be effective in managing their schools.…”