lthough I would describe my leadership style as democratic, sometimes I still need to impose. These policy guidelines enable me to exercise control. … The guidelines also ensure that everybody knows exactly what is expected of them. (PA) You cannot be on top of them (teachers). You have to be in the middle of them and share your vision, and make it accepted in a democratic way so that they feel they have ownership of it and they will therefore be more inclined to be committed to that vision. (PA)
We empower all staff to make decisions and even hold them accountable for exercising initiatives aligned with the school’s common mission or educational purpose. … The idea is to give staff a sense that they have a real say in things that matter to them and that affect them most. (PF)