Explores decision-making and all its complexity. Decision-making, according to the author, is the “thoughtful and intentional choice of a particular action over another.” That requires trade-offs, but also provides opportunities to start something new. When used responsibly and strategically, the opportunity is empowering and can be a significant source of leverage for leading change in educational organizations.
This book, divided into three sections, examines decision-making through the lens of a leader: knowing, thinking, and doing. Ultimately, its purpose is to explore the question: “How do leaders understand, think about, and design the conditions for effective decision-making. Published by Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2017.
Mary B. Herrmann is a clinical assistant professor in the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership department at the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. She has served in a variety of school administrative positions: assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent at districts throughout the Midwest.