The Fullan text makes it clear that there are many aspects of leadership. One of the things that he said that challenged my previous beliefs and ideas is that dissention can be the innovator of change. That is, that having people that disagree with you can be a good thing. It can lead to new ideas being presented and different 'solutions' reached.
It is not always important to have cohesion in the team. Alothough cohesion is important, dissention and disagreement is not always a negative.
Top down leadership does not promote sustainable change. Ensuring that all participants of change, those who are the 'workers' need to have their voice heard. Leaders cannot simply dictate.
Another interesting point Fullan makes is that empowerment, ownership and enthusiasm does not happen overnight. It takes time and trust must be built.
As a TL these points are of special import. One of the major roles of the TL is to work in teams with collegues and it is important for the TL to ensure that trust is built. T
hey must ensure that ownership and enthusiasm is part of all of their interactions in order to see change happen in their school. They muyst realise that people who challenge what they are doing may have ideas that will improve changes that are being sought.
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