Studies show that all generations wish their leadership took more notice of them and their accomplishments — which often means leaders need to get good at recognizing the hidden talent on their team. Retention often boils down to a few key leadership strength.

Following simple guidelines can make the transition into leadership easier for new administrators.

Principal Mary Fulp asks students and staffers to participate in self-reflection at the beginning of the year to help foster a positive school climate. Principal Amy Schott also practices reflecting on positive elements of each day and mentors new principals as part of a focus on strengthening school communities.

It’s essential for school leaders to find ways to include and strengthen teacher voice in instructional decision-making processes.

Rektorer vill gärna ta allt ansvar när en kris drabbar skolan, visar forskning. "En dålig strategi", säger forskaren Frida Linehagen.

”Vi kommer inte runt den ökade stressen genom att skicka första linjen-chefen på kurs. Vi måste skifta perspektiv från chefen själv, det handlar om att rigga organisationen”, säger Annika Härenstam, professor i arbetsvetenskap.

By taking stock of the year’s challenges and successes and soliciting feedback from teachers and staff, school leaders can prepare for the fall.