
For one thing, senior managers remain grounded in the day in and day out grind of those they manage. They have to get to know students, deliver curriculum, grade papers, and in general, interact very differently with staff. A second difference is that even in modestly sized schools there are several deputy heads. This has the affect of flattening the leadership structure and puts more oars in the water when driving new initiatives.
Given my experience with the hectic work life of principals in the US, the UK's shared leadership system results in more widely shared decision-making, responsibility, and accountability. Some things we may want to consider on the other side of the Pond. More tomorrow. Cheers!
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