Shaping school culture - Deal, Terrence E.; Peterson, Kent D. (Jossey-Bass, a Wiley Brand, 2016)
First edition, Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership (1999), Second edition, Shaping School Culture: Pitfalls, Paradoxes, and Promises (2009). - Includes bibliographical references and index
Schools as Tribes : The Power to Transform -- Artifacts, Architecture, and Routines : Symbols of Culture -- History : The Value of Lore and Tradition -- Myth, Vision, and Values : Discovering a School's Highest Calling -- Stories and Tales : Passing Along the Vision -- Rituals : Embedding Purpose and Meaning -- Ceremonies and Traditions : Culture in Action -- Conveyors of Culture : The Informal Network -- Weaving the Cultural Tapestry : Seven Schools -- Transforming Toxic Cultures : Renewal Strategies -- Building Trust : Connecting to Parents and Communities -- Firming Up Culture : Eight Essential Roles -- Living with Paradox : The Bifocal Principal -- Achieving Balance : Meeting Cultural and Structural Demands