Working With Difficult and Resistant Staff

by John F. Eller, Sheila A. Eller

To move forward in the school improvement process, school leaders must address the behaviors of difficult and resistant staff members while sending the message that a few people cannot halt change. This book will help school leaders understand how to prevent and address negative behaviors to ensure positive school change.
How Did They Get This Way?
Chapter 1: The Underminers
Chapter 2: The Contrarians
Chapter 3: The Recruiters
Chapter 4: The Challenged
Chapter 5: The On-the-Job Retirees
Chapter 6: The Resident Experts
Chapter 7: The Unelected Representatives
Chapter 8: The Whiners and Complainers
Chapter 9: Defending Yourself and Next Steps
Chapter 10: Influencing Your Staff Members' Behaviors

144 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

Reviews

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful set of tools for any school leader

This book is a light read full of practical tools, activities, and scenarios to support any school leader dealing with difficult staff. Perhaps the most exciting sections for me are how to prevent any of these behaviors in the first place and specific actions a leader should take to build positive school climate and culture.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ideas for working with staff in any situation.