INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN EDUCATION VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, 2014

Badgett-Kritsonis Supervision Leadership Model (BK-SLM)

Kevin Badgett, EdD
Assistant Professor College of Education Department of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Counseling The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX

William Allan Kritsonis, PhD

Professor College or Education Department of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Counseling The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX

Abstract The Badgett-Kritsonis Supervision Leadership Model (BK-SLM; 2014) focuses on six fundamental principles of effective supervision. The model emphasizes reasonable expectations that are clearly communicated and consistently enforced. Results are monitored and evaluated for effectiveness. Finally, expectations are systematically reinforced or revised. The model is applicable to many facets of education, business, and industry.

Effective organizational leadership is by design. We believe organizations governed with clear roles, responsibilities, and goals are destined to succeed because of a coherent message, purpose, and process. Leaders can more effectively facilitate success for an organization by articulating a supervision leadership model for how organizational members interact with one another pertaining to their specific responsibilities. This includes supervising them so they achieve expectations that are vital to the organizations mission and vision. Schools can be viewed as micro organizations that are run by macro organizations called districts. The BadgettKritsonis Supervision Leadership Model (BK-SLM; 2014) can be effectively used at all levels and areas of education. We have identified several key principles that support the effective coordination and implementation of human, fiscal, and material resources. These principles outline the BadgettKritsonis Supervision Leadership Model (BK-SLM; 2014).

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1. Reasonable Expectations

6. Reinforced or Revised

2. Clearly Communicated

5. Evaluated

3. Consistently Enforced

4. Monitored

Badgett-Kritsonis Supervision Leadership Model (BK-SLM) The Badgett-Kritsonis Supervision Leadership Model (BK-SLM; 2014) focuses on six fundamental principles of effective supervision. Step One: Expectations must be reasonable. Step Two: Expectations clearly communicated. Step Three: Expectations consistently enforced. Once these foundational steps are established, the supervisor advances to the fourth, fifth, and sixth steps. Step Four: Results monitored. Step Five: Results evaluated for effectiveness. Step Six: Expectations reinforced or revised in a systematic, measured, and safe manner. This model is grounded on effective decision making. FOUNDATION LEVELS Step One: Expectations must be reasonable Step Two: Expectations clearly communicated Step Three: Expectations consistently enforced ADVANCED LEVELS Step Four: Results monitored Step Five: Results evaluated for effectiveness Step Six: Expectations reinforced or revised