ABSTRACT This article presents findings from a study into the reality of beginning as a principal in a New Zealand secondary school. The views of beginning, experienced and former principals are presented and discussed drawing on the literature of organisational sensemaking. The findings suggest that the challenges of unexpected occurrences, relationship issues and isolation remain throughout a principal’s career. Beginning principals are faced by the daunting prospect of meeting these challenges while at the same time facing the legacy of the previous incumbent and striving to make sense of their new role. The participants offer suggestions for support for beginning principals during this crucial time.

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在新西兰开始担任校长：向行业学习

摘要本文介绍了在新西兰中学担任校长一职的现实情况。提出并讨论了基于组织意义形成的文献对起初，经验丰富和曾任校长的观点。研究结果表明，在校长的整个职业生涯中，意外事件，关系问题和孤立的挑战仍然存在。初任校长面临着应对这些挑战的艰巨前景，同时面临着以前任职者的遗产，并努力发挥其新的作用。参与者在这个关键时期为初任校长提供支持方面的建议。