Principals as Educational Leaders in the 21stC?

Principals as Educational Leaders in the 21stC? - "As we enter a new century it is becoming clear that the game has changed. We have moved from the 'Modern Age' based on rationality and predictability to an era of chaos, unpredictability and opportunity. What some writers call the 'Post Modern Era'. Post Modernism has been defined as going back into the past to reclaim lost ideas and then to add new thoughts about what needs to happen. In politics it is called the 'Third Way'. A best of both worlds approach but without the certainty of the 'age of science'- Modernism. New leaders will be required for such exciting times. Future orientated organisations including schools will need to see themselves as learning community based on shared beliefs and values. Trust and empowerment will be needed to ensure alignment of purpose. The school as a business model is now history."