Author: Pranab Das
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010013
Abstract: Distributed leadership has become an important approach in school management as it moves leadership responsibilities beyond a single head to teachers and other staff members. This paper examines how distributed leadership contributes to strengthening collaboration in school management. The central idea of distributed leadership is that leadership is shared among different members of the school based on their skills, experience, and roles. When leadership is distributed, teachers feel more involved in decision-making processes, which increases their sense of responsibility and commitment toward the school. This shared involvement encourages open communication, mutual trust, and collective problem-solving among school stakeholders.The study highlights that collaborative school management improves when teachers, administrators, and support staff work together rather than following a strictly hierarchical structure. Distributed leadership promotes teamwork by valuing diverse opinions and encouraging participation in planning, implementation, and evaluation of school activities. As a result, schools become more flexible, innovative, and responsive to students’ needs. Collaboration under distributed leadership also helps reduce work pressure on school heads and creates a supportive professional environment where teachers learn from one another.The paper further discusses that effective collaboration supported by distributed leadership leads to better coordination, improved teaching practices, and a positive school culture. Teachers feel empowered, motivated, and respected, which strengthens professional relationships within the school. Overall, distributed leadership plays a significant role in building collaborative school management by promoting shared responsibility, collective decision-making, and cooperative work practices. The findings suggest that adopting distributed leadership can enhance school effectiveness and contribute to sustainable school improvement.
Keywords: Distributed Leadership, Collaborative School Management, Shared Decision-Making, Teacher Participation, School Administration.
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