NPM700 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Tunnel Vision, Strategic Planning, Job Satisfaction
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Lead the staff and report to the board so they don"t have a peer. Little capacity for networking with other eds: powerless to effect change. Perception that power lies with the board: lack of role clarity. Confusion between ed and board roles: tunnel vision. Demands of the role are high leaving few opportunities to reflect on practice and performance so they can adopt a narrow view. Sought after for support and guidance from staff and board members and they can"t freely and safely share their problems with others and get support in return: compensation. Not usually a reason for leaving but if inadequate, leads to low levels of job satisfaction: unreasonable expectations. The claims of diverse stakeholder groups can lead to burnout. Strategic planning is identifying which strategic direction an organization should take . Organizations often have many alternatives but not all the alternatives will lead to the achievement of vision and mission.
