School system leadership : principal as a leader

Svrha ovog rada je odrediti važnost funkcije vođenja u obrazovnim ustanovama, te njezin utjecaj na društvo u cijelosti. Korištena je dostupna stručna literatura i internetski izvori. Teorijskom analizom dolazi se do zaključka da ravnatelj kao vođa škole vodi i motivira svoje učitelje da oni sa entuzijazmom prihvaćaju svoj zadatak da oblikuju osobe koje će svoje znanje upotrijebiti kao alat za izgradnju društva znanja. Za uspješno vođenje školskog kolektiva presudna je profesionalizacija ravnatelja, kako bi oni upoznali teorije i stilove vođenja, prepoznali u kojim ih situacijama primijeniti te stekli potrebne vještine i kompetencije. Uspješan ravnatelj zna da će dobiti podršku učitelja ako ih uključi u proces donošenja odluka a da bi ga prihvatili kao vođu, on mora na njih ostavljati dojam svojom ličnošću.The purpose of this study was to determine the importance of leadership in educational institutions, and its impact on society as a whole. There was used the available scientific literature and Internet sources. Theoretic analysis leads to the conclusion that the principal, as the school leader, leads and motivates teachers that they enthusiastically accept their mission to shape individuals who will use their knowledge as a tool for building a knowledge economy. Professionalization of School Principals is imperative for successful school staff leading, and as a result the Principal will learn about the theory and leadership styles, recognize the situations in which he should apply these theories and styles and acquire the necessary skills and competences. Successful principal knows that he will get the support of his teachers if he includes them in the decision-making process and that they will accept him as a leader if his personality leaves an impression on them