Organizational Cohesiveness for International School Leadership Teams: Implications and Considerations
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| Title: | Organizational Cohesiveness for International School Leadership Teams: Implications and Considerations |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cory A. Bennett, Craig T. Gabler |
| Source: | Journal of Interdisciplinary Teacher Leadership. 2025 8(1):84-108. |
| Availability: | Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University. 1070 Partners Way, Hunt Library Suite 500, NCSU Centennial Campus, Raleigh, NC 27606. Tel: 919-515-5118; Fax: 919-515-5831; e-mail: kenanfellows@ncsu.edu; Web site: https://kenanfellows.org/journals/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 25 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Instructional Leadership, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, School Effectiveness, Teacher Leadership, Educational Objectives, Organizational Objectives, Leadership Role, Leadership Responsibility, Role Perception, International Schools, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Private Schools, Foreign Countries, Ambiguity (Context) |
| Geographic Terms: | Middle East |
| ISSN: | 2474-7432 |
| Abstract: | The effectiveness of a leadership team is central to the overall effectiveness of the school. Leadership teams that collectively attend to actualizing instructional goals, building relationships and developing the culture of the school often find success in their efforts (Leithwood et al., 2020). However, some leadership teams struggle to develop this concerted level of organizational cohesiveness. This study investigated how teacher leaders' organizational cohesiveness supports the instructional goals of the school. Findings highlight how the team's struggles were rooted in school leadership dynamics, unresolved priority differences and ambiguity in roles and responsibilities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1472025 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The effectiveness of a leadership team is central to the overall effectiveness of the school. Leadership teams that collectively attend to actualizing instructional goals, building relationships and developing the culture of the school often find success in their efforts (Leithwood et al., 2020). However, some leadership teams struggle to develop this concerted level of organizational cohesiveness. This study investigated how teacher leaders' organizational cohesiveness supports the instructional goals of the school. Findings highlight how the team's struggles were rooted in school leadership dynamics, unresolved priority differences and ambiguity in roles and responsibilities. |
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| ISSN: | 2474-7432 |
