Collective Knowledge about Participative Leadership

Your Group's Assignment:  When you have completed your reading and web search, collectively respond to the questions below in preparation to "teach" your concept with your original "home group."

Using This Wiki

1. Select a recorder.
2. Recorder will enter in the space below the group's collective knowledge in each category. While the recorder is entering text into the wiki, group members stand behind, providing input!
3. To add text, click on the "Edit Page" button at the top left. You will be prompted to enter a password. The password is the name of our program. You will also be asked to enter your name so we can know who edited the page.
4. After you have logged in with a password and your first name, insert your cursor where you want to begin typing, and begin!
5. Don't forget to click the "Save" button at the bottom of your screen occasionally!

NOTE: Feel free to delete these instructions once you have read them!

Define the Theory

 All stakeholders take part in decision-making; collaborative, side-by-side leadership.  (Kurt Lewin-group  dynamics@ MIT , closest to servant leadership-Greenleaf)

What are the outcomes?  When might this leadership style be used?

 Buy-in to decisons because they are active participants in the process.  Greater understanding by all stakeholders.  Power of many minds vs. individual isolation

 For establishing shared vision and values.  When there is a need for a change.  Development of school improvement plans

What are the critical skills an administrator would need to be able to demonstrate this leadership style?

Collaborative spirit, confidence and trust in group's intellect, good listening skills, good facilitator, willingness to build relationships and courage to reliquish control