Orchestrating Conflict: Case Studies In

The case study method and deliberate practice-involving a systematic method of analyzing and reflecting on conflicts-will help Catholic school leaders to meet the challenges of Catholic school leadership for Catholic school leaders are facing a myriad of conflicts and controversies which are dividing many school communities. Inside are twelve case studies, a method for learning from these controversies, and an appendix full of other potential scenarios for further study. The case studies cover topics that are controversial now in Catholic schools and reveal the conflicts between different factions in Catholic schools. Dr. Uhl introduces the idea of paying attention to the particulars in each situation and orchestrating the conflicts between community and policy.