Schools & Teaching, Education 

A must for educators who want to move their school in a new direction! Gossen and Anderson start with a strong, theoretical foundation - a lucid explanation of internal motivation and purposeful behavior. From this proceeds a discussion of the most powerful leadership tools: creating vision, resolving conflicts, and reaching consensus. Includes valuable hints on how to improve your curriculum. "I urge you to read Creating the Conditions if you are looking for a practical, proven way to transform your school for the benefit of its children." - Rick Melching, Superintendent, Evergreen School System, WA Author information: Diane is a former senior faculty member at the William Glasser Institute, where she worked closely with Dr. Glasser for many years. She has served on the faculty of several universities (including the University of Saskatchewan and Brandon University) and has done training for a broad range of school-based programs. Diane is a founding member of the International Association for Applied Control Theory (IAACT). Judy is currently the principal at Sheridan Hills Elementary School in Richfield, Minnesota. Judy has served on the Board of Directors of the Quality School Consortium and is currently a founding member of IAACT - from Amzon