This book presents a series of related empirical studies about the
thinking and problem solving processes of expert educational leaders. It
describes the nature of expert thinking and provides substantial
explanations for the cognitive processes associated with expert
thinking. Differences in the thinking and problem solving of male and
female; novice and experienced; elementary, secondary, district
administrators are all explored. In addition, the book provides a
glimpse of the school administrator's world from a problem solving
perspective and clarifies the kinds of experiences that give rise to
expert thinking.