Flipping Leadership Doesn’t Mean Reinventing the Wheel (Corwin Connected Educators Series)

Peter builds a convincing case on why leaders should incorporate "flip communications" with various stakeholders. He shares his journey from being a skeptics to a firm believer. He opened my eyes on the possibilities for Flipping Parent Communications. Peter is an excellent addition to any educator's PLN. Follow him @PeterMDewitt and read the blogs he posts or shares from others with his PLN.

Loved this book.

IMG_6741.JPGHave you ever connected with something you've read so much that you find yourself visibly nodding, even though no one is around to see the assent?Well, that was my experience while reading Peter DeWitt's Flipped Leadership Doesn't Mean Reinventing the Wheel.A perfect read for connected educator month, Peter's book offers practical advice, reflection questions and action steps for leaders who are ready to engage their schools and communities in a broader more transparent dialogue about the happenings of a school.Peter's philosophy on empowering and respecting teacher time can really bring a meaningful shift to most of the common professional development that happens at school.First addressed, Flipped Leadership talks about connection and how administrators can get connected through technology. Using techniques to engage an audience more, some video or reading is provided so that when in the classroom or meeting, the audience can get right into a meaningful session of learning.The book addresses the benefits of flipping classrooms, professional meetings andThis excerpt really says it all ... This excerpt really says it all ...relationships/communication with families. Rather than have a one sided conversation like a newsletter, or a lecture, flipping offers an opportunity to have more interactivity in a space or at a distance.Peter's book is one that all leaders in a building should read. It offers step by step advice for making videos, reasons behind flipping and the benefits of the decision. It's all about leaders empowering teachers who can most importantly empower students.I strongly recommend this quick and informative read if you want to change the learning environment at your school.If you could change one thing about your school or classroom what would it be? Take a risk, it could pay off big.

This book is part of the Corwin Connected Educator Series. The first release of this series contains eight books for administrators seeking to enhance their skills in leadership, to expand their use of social media and related technologies, and to build upon their own professional learning. Mr. DeWitt’s book is 63 pages long and contains concrete examples throughout. I have found the information in flipping parent communication and flipping faculty meetings to be of immediate use and full of ideas for administrators to try. He provides humor, insight and honest reflections as part of each chapter. He kindly but firmly reminds us, as administrators, that we need not request something of our teachers that we are not comfortable requiring of ourselves. “Our students deserve more than people who play it safe, and our staffs deserve principals who lead the way by trying something innovative...It is really hard for a principal to preach innovation if they are not using it in the venues they lead (p. 34)”.

This is a must read for all leaders! DeWitt highlights the importance of flipping your leadership while providing great ideas for how it can be done. His realistic approach and connections to his experiences throughout his journey into flipped leadership make it a quick and applicable read. Strategies can be implemented immediately! As part of the Corwin Connected Educators Series it is one not to be missed!