In the early 1900’s the mandate system was created and it was signed in Germany. The intentions for this system was for the Allies in Germany and Turkish colonist and their pre-Armistice declaration to compromise. Around 1919 there was no ottoman empire that was still existent, the Britain and French had the authority of the land for the time remaining. Overall the British owned Iraq, Transjordan, and Palestine. The French had owned Syria and Lebanon. This soon caused many conflicts throughout the middle east. The author, Martin Bunton, of the book, Palestine-Israeli Conflict, noted, “Thus, the notables faced the daunting challenge of having to work within the mandate system at the same time as opposing the Zionist goals to which that system was…
Leadership styles are also different among the administrators at the school. They all possess different goals, and use whatever tactics needed to accomplish their individual objectives. The…
The situational leadership was developed and studied by Hershey & Blanchard in late 1960. It is the most acclaimed, utilized and effective leadership and influential tool in the history of the behavioral sciences (Situation.com). The situational leadership model is flexible tool, which enables different types of leaders and management to influence others effectively. This model stresses on the importance of the relationship between the leaders and the followers, but serves as a framework while analyzing every situation regarding the readiness level, which follower display, amount leadership and social economic support that leaders provides (Situation.com).…
Northouse (2013) explained that situational leadership model is one that consists of a directive and a supportive dimension of influence. In essence, a situational leader is one who attempts to match one’s leadership style to what is described as the competence and commitment of an employee (Northouse, 2013). For example, if Ann decides to use the second style (s2) referred to as the coaching approach. Then, Ann would be demonstrating high directive behavior as well as high supporting behavior (Northouse, 2013). Northouse (2013) also stated that, in this approach, an organizational leader communicates on both goal accomplishment and meeting an employee’s socioemotional need.…
The Asian American Drug Abuse Program follows the s2/m2 level of Situational Leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard. This model works best for AADAP because the services they provide for people are mostly therapeutic in nature. AADAP offers many programs like residential services and employment access which are aimed at potential clients who are motivated but lack the skills to change without some form of treatment and rehabilitation. With regarding the Managerial Grid format put forward by Robert Blake and Jane Mouton, AADAP is highly focused concerning both the people whom they help and the production they create. Based on the therapy provided and job training opportunities offered AADAP can be considered at the highest…
The first strength of situational leadership is its practicality. Situational leadership is easy to understand, intuitively sensible, and easily applied in a variety of settings (Northouse 2007). Because it is described at an abstract level that is easily grasped, the ideas behind the approach are quickly acquired. In addition, the principles suggested by situational leadership are easy to apply for difference settings, including school, workplace, and family.…
A successful leader always takes time to self-reflect and to looks for ways to improve their style and skills. I used the Seven Habits Profile to evaluate my present leadership style so I could understand my leadership style and be able to identify my strengths and weaknesses. By doing this, I was able to identify where I had opportunities for improvement. Using SMART goals I will set courses of action for improvement.…
The presence of different internal and external forces that affect the operations within a company provides the manager with a chance to choose the best reaction to a situation. The use of the situational leadership theory as a response mechanism is quite appropriate because it offers new changes that adhere to different goals intended within an organization (Lambert, Marler, &Gueutal, 2008). The experiences gained during a specific period will determine how well the management can respond to biting issues within the company. The objective is to get the employees working towards their goals without failure; an issue that disturbs every manager across the world (Silverthorne, 2000).…
Situational leadership can prove efficient in providing a framework for situation/team/individual assessment to provide adaption/alteration of directive or supportive behaviours to enhance outcomes. This adaption occurs in response to the level of readiness/existing skills and developmental state (Rabarison, Ingram, & Holsinger, 2013). This is the ‘gold standard’ of leadership styles for educational purposes and can enhance the learning process and level of competency of the pupil/team or inexperienced practitioner through scaffolding (Thompson & Vecchio, 2009). There are various theories of leadership, but the contingency theory of leadership provides a focus on environmental variables in determining the most appropriate form of leadership. As research would determine, no leadership style can accommodate the evolving needs of an organisation and its success is primarily driven by the leadership style, the individualised attributes of the leader, and the details pertaining to the situation itself (Gupta,…
Leadership is not only in a school setting but other professions requiring one or two people to direct others in a beneficial path. Pursuing a degree in administration forced me to reflect on the characteristics I see best fit when leading staff in the correct direction. Leaders are not born overnight, but take time to grow and perfect. Leaders not only are driven to benefit themselves, but also have a force behind them for the benefit of the entire school.…
As a leader, it is important to be able to see when there are issues but also it is important as a leader to be able to handle issues or problems in a way that is democratic. A successful leader is one who is able to lead their employees but also has the respect and trust of his or her staff. All organizations go through changes and challenges and that is when strong leadership steps in and tries to carry the organization and prepare the organization for these challenges.…
Back in October of 2013, I toke this class and received a C+ now I’m taking it again, in 2013 under different circumstance I wasn’t prepared for this class, but this time around things are a little different. Now I am supposed to do a research depicting how different leadership theories apply to your chosen school setting. Things haven’t changed I’m choosing my school to write about while taking the course studies. Edith Robinson Christian Academy (ERCA) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a unique private school. (ERCA) proudly uses the slogan, “Love lives here.” In the simplest of terms, this is what Edith Robinson Christian Academy offers the at-risk-youth of Fort Lauderdale, Florida—children, teens, and young adults who may not often hear that they are valued, believed in, and loved. Driven by a philosophy that you can never give up on a child, Edith Robinson Christian Academy staff actively seeks out youth who have been thrown out of school, are unable to reach their full potential in a traditional school or are barred from other programs. This passionate organization helps them change their lives—and realize their full potential. I’m currently the owner but in 2013 I was the owner, Principal, teacher, cafeteria (cook), transportation, etc. whatever it took believe me I did it. Well this school year I have a staff; Principal, five teacher, two cafeteria worker, one security, two transportation driver, and myself the Director of Schools. The grade levels we deal with are from K though 12. In 2013 I we had to pick a leadership theory that best fits your program. I’m to pick a minimum of three different leadership article from Grand Canyon University elibrary. So this time around my position at the school hasn’t change, but I’m more so the true leader here and I have to have my staff understand the direction or vision I have for the…
"I don't know what awaits us on the other side of that berm, but I'll tell you this. If I have to give my life for any of you I will do it in a heartbeat" (Murphy, 2008). An insert from the book In a Time of War told from a lieutenant in the U.S. Army moments before he leads his platoon into the invasion of Iraq. A position of leadership comes with many responsibilities other than just delegating work to people under you. One must have ethical values to be a fair and impartial leader for all that whom serve. This all ties into a person's philosophy of leadership. The leaders, all of whom will be independent in their own right but share common ground, can tell a view of their leadership. My view of leadership…
My previous leadership philosophy was rooted in what had been my overall educational philosophy. Over the past few years, I have developed a philosophy of teaching that carries over into my philosophy with regard to leadership. I believed that we should be teaching our students the basics or essentials necessary in order to maintain a job in today 's workforce. I also believed that we should take advantage of technology available today; this technology could be used to facilitate the teaching of essential skills through structured…
During the summer between my foundation and concentration year, I elected to do some independent reading about situational leadership. The situational leadership model seeks to provide a framework for leaders to engage with others around them. The situation model describes four types of leadership styles which include: a directing style based upon high direction and low support; a coaching approach based upon high direction and high support; a supporting style which is driven by high support and low direction; and delegating which approaches leadership through low support and low…