Coherence

Complex times call for clear solutions-If initiative overload and fragmentation are keeping your best plans from becoming reality, it's time to start leading differently. The key to bringing about the kind of successful and sustainable change you need is the Coherence Framework, a dynamic, customizable road map made up of four essential components: Focused directionto build collective purpose Cultivating collaborative cultureswhile clarifying individual and team roles Deepening learningto accelerate improvement and foster innovation Securing accountabilityfrom the inside outCoherenceprovides the insights and tools to drive effective leadership. Now you can gain a deeper understanding of Coherencewith The Taking Action Guide to Building Coherence in Schools, Districts, and Systems. Coherence is a book that demands action - it moves from the narrative of fixing one teacher at a time, to asking about the coherence of the system (be it school, national, or world issues). Fullan and Quinn create an important narrative about direction, working together, deepening learning, and securing accountability. The book sparkles with examples of coherence in action, it makes no excuses for employing the wrong levers of change. This is the blueprint for a new vocabulary of education action; it shows where we need to go next, and is another example of Fullan at the top of his game.John HattieDirector, Melbourne Education Research Institute and Author ofVisible Learning"e;School systems that struggle are riddled with incoherence-mismatched strategies, competing cultures, and illogical initiatives. Fullan and Quinn explain clearly how coherence can solve the problem. Based on solid research and lessons drawn from effective practice,Coherenceprovides a comprehensive model to guide educators as they learn and lead their way to better schools."e;Susan Moore JohnsonJerome T. Murphy Research ProfessorHarvard Graduate School of Education