The document discusses Chapters 1 and 2 of Bolman & Deal's book Reframing Organizations, which introduces the concept of reframing using multiple frames or lenses to understand complex organizations. It presents the key ideas of using the four frames - structural, human resource, political, and symbolic - individually and collectively to gain clarity and find effective strategies. Leaders need skills in framing, reframing, and breaking frames to address ambiguous organizational problems.

1. Bolman & Deal Chapters 1 & 2 Reframing Organizations Ladder of Inference Ladder of Inference

6. Overview of the 4 frames (p. 16 or 18) Structural Human Resource Political Symbolic Metaphor for Organization Factory or machine Family Jungle Carnival, temple, theatre Central Concepts Rules, roles, goals, policies, technology, environment Needs, skills, relationships Power, conflict, competition, organizational politics Culture, meaning, metaphor, ritual, ceremony, stories, heroes Image of Leadership Social architecture Empowerment Advocacy Inspiration Basic Leadership Challenge Attune structure to task, technology, environment Align organizational and human needs Develop agenda and power base Create faith, beauty, meaning

11. For next session: Read Section 2 Structural Frame (Chapters 3,4,&5) Administrators Parents Teachers CEO Director Director Director Team Team Team Team Team Team Team Director Superintendent Central Office Schools