Distributed Leadership According to the Evidence

Effects of Distributed Leadership on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship

“…Distributed leadership is a concept used to denote to a leadership style that transforms the organization of schools and extends leadership beyond an individual (Bush, 2018;Harris, 2010;Leithwood et al, 2009). Sergiovanni (1987) defines the notion of distributed leadership as the mechanism of facilitating active involvement of all members of the organization in the leadership process.…”

“…Several theories have been developed regarding distributed leadership in educational organizations in the area of educational administration (Gronn, 2000;Harris, 2010;Hulpia, Devos, & Van Keer, 2009;Jacobs, 2010;Leithwood et al, 2009;Spillane, 2006). However, there isn't adequate information about the effects of distributed leadership on the realization of organizational objectives and organizational variables (Anderson, Moore, & Sun, 2009).…”

“…Although the distributed leadership concept is becoming popular in the literature; there are very few empirical studies examining its impacts on the staff of the organization (Hulpia et al, 2009b;Spillane, Camburn, & Pareja, 2009;Townsend, 2011). Research which will be carried out in this subject will help to create a wider agenda on the most appropriate forms of organization in educational environments (Leithwood et al, 2009).…”

The Effect of Principal’s Distributed Leadership Practice on Students’ Academic Achievement: A Systematic Review of the Literature

“…However, she asserted that operational hierarchy and cultural blockades could make it difficult for some teachers to practice leadership in the school. The planned alignment of leadership distribution is important and has a great positive effect than other leadership styles upon organizational change and improvement (Leithwood et al, 2009). However, this can be achieved through a principal who actively facilitates and supports others to act Klar, Huggins, Hammonds & Buskey.…”

“…Published by Sciedu Press 194 ISSN 1927-6044 E-ISSN 1927 professional development (Pont, Nusche & Moorman, 2004;Leithwood et al 2004Leithwood et al & 2009Harris 2011;Miller, 2015;O' Donovan, 2015). A study by Leithwood et al (2004) further confirms that behind every successful school there is an effective principal.…”