The effective administrator knows that a school's greatest resource is people - and that desired goals such as school improvement and better services can be achieved by developing the potential and competency of teachers and support personnel.

This volume focuses on maximizing productivity of people in schools and covers all phases of professional development. Specific suggestions are given on a number of areas, such as hiring the best teachers, providing quality in-service training, motivating and evaluating teachers, arresting burnout, dismissing incompetent teachers and using support staff resources. A trouble-shooting guide to major problems confronting administrators is also included. The busy administrator dealing with day-to-day problems will find this book an invaluable resource.