school copes with external environments to maintain staff and program integrity. In this case a base of distrust, isolation, and growing conflict do not allow for a school to cope with any stress, internal or external. Staff and program integrity were compromised by a focus on goal and change only.
8. How should Leo address ArgyrisÆs concept of low trust among a few while continuing to build high trust among the many staff members who are committed to building a community of learners that supports student learning?
Mistrust must be dealt with despite the fact that it may be among only a few. High trust must be developed for all. It is not enough to have most of the staff members committed to building a community of learners to support student learning. It takes only one rotten apple to spoil a bunch. Distrust and conflict do not remain stagnant, they grow and multiply. All staff members must be represented and supported to build trust in all.
9. What can Leo do about the banking days?
The agreement regarding banking days must be kept. Staff require professional development to ensure
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