EDUC 203A: SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION
Embracing
Leadership Role
Alfredo Jose G. Tanedo DR. Cornelio Rollo
Discussant Professor
 Leadership vs Management:

Leadership is about the future, while management is about

dealing with the here and now. A great leader inspires others to
achieve results they themselves didn't think possible. A great
manager, on the other hand, brings clarity, provides feedback, and
helps their team develop the competencies and skill sets necessary
to navigate their day-to-day work.” BILL THANHOUSER
 Management is operational; it’s about setting priorities,
evaluating priorities, hiring and firing decisions, compensation
decisions. A leader is more of a coach, or even a spiritual guide.
Leader is responsible for maintaining energy, keeping everyone on
the team inspired and helping them grow, and for ensuring everyone
is aligned in the same direction. A leader must be a point of strength
and stability across changes.” DUSTIN MOSKOVITZ
Definition:
1-a Leadership: is rooted in vision and strategy. It involves
communicating that vision and strategy, motivation action, getting
buy-in, and removing barriers, among other things. It takes
complex systems within people, and creates innovation,
opportunities, and growth from these systems.

1-b Leadership as an ability to make people better – the ability

to push people beyond their imaginations and outside of their
visions of themselves. “Tom Peters”.
 Leadership role- is one where you are in charge
of a team or entire organization. You have the
ability to influence others and guide your team in a
shared strategy. You're also responsible for
building and maintaining employee morale, helping
employees reach their full potential and inspiring
employee loyalty.
Steps to Leadership Role:

There are three key steps utilize to become good leaders.

By Flick

First is embracing self-leadership. You can’t truly take on the

leadership role if without being a self-leader first. “It’s something
you need to develop within yourself first, and exercise it in a
way that you strengthen the leadership muscles,” said Flick.
“Leadership is the name of the game.”
 Secondly, the speed of the leader determines the
rate of the pack. How fast you as a leader can get your
team together to jump through a window of opportunity
that opens and closes so quickly is critically important.
Finally, integrating the head and the heart is at the
foundation of good leadership. Often times, leadership
is presented as an intellectual exercise. The emphasis
is on ROI and analytics, but if you really want to be the
worlds great, feelings are more effective than thought
when it comes to enacting change. “Appealing to the
heart is a big part of leadership,
 Effective Leadership Role: “Vadim Kotelnikov”

①
Create an inspiring vision → Example,

establish shared values → Example,

give direction, and

set stretch goals

②
Manage change strategically,
take risks, create change;
lead change;
manage resistance to change
 ③
Lead by example;
practice what you preach;
be courageous,
set an example, and
share risks or hardship

④
Demonstrate confidence;
win respect and trust
without courting popularity
 ⑤
Be enthusiastic;
motivate, inspire and energize people;
create a positive work environment

⑥
Empower people;
delegate authority;
be open to ideas;
have faith in the creativity of others
 ⑦
Communicate openly and honestly;
give clear guidelines;
set clear expectations >>>

⑧
Empathize;
be willing to discuss and solve
problems;
listen with understanding;
support and help
 ⑨
Use team approach;
facilitate cooperation;
involve everyone;
trust your team, rely on their
judgment

⑩
Bring out the best in your people;
have common touch with them;
coach and provide effective feedback
 ⑪
Permit group decision;
help your team reach better decisions

⑫
Monitor progress,
but don't micromanage,
lead your team; avoid close
supervision; do not overboss; do not
dictate; lead team self-assessment
 American vs Filipino Leadership Style: Alvin Joseph Mapoy (etal).

American Management Pinoy Management

Creative function Pakulo

Planning function Bahala na

Organizing function Bata-bata style

Motivating function Alalay or warning

Decision-making function Utos ng boss or utos ng misis

Communicating function Pakiusap or mando

Controlling function Sipa or bonus

Republic Act 9155 also known as Governance of Basic Education
Act
Six leadership qualities to improve school management

Visionary. A visionary leader is driven and inspired by what a

school can and must become.

Learned. A learned school head gets the respect and

admiration of teachers, learners and other stakeholders when
his/her learning is above par.

Visible. A principal who is often seen in the school

premises promotes stability, calmness and sustainability.
Transparent. To be transparent means to be honest at all times,
particularly in all financial transactions involving human and
technological resources.

Provides Technical Assistance. A school head must provide

Technical Assistance (TA) to those who need it. In fact, TA is
one of his/her Key Result Areas (KRAs).

Empowers people. To empower means to give others

the full trust to do something for the betterment of the
school.