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Developing as an Educational Leader and Manager

Guidance for Teachers in Management and Leadership Roles

Megan Crawford author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:25th Sep '14

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This book offers insightful guidance for teachers in management, focusing on personal and organizational development. Developing as an Educational Leader and Manager is essential for educational leaders.

In Developing as an Educational Leader and Manager, the focus is on enhancing organizational improvement and strategic leadership within educational settings. This book serves as a valuable resource for both experienced teachers in management roles and those who are just beginning their leadership journeys. It encourages readers to reflect on their personal growth and development as leaders, emphasizing the importance of individual experiences as a foundation for broader leadership skills.

The text highlights the often-overlooked interpersonal aspects of leadership, particularly in the dynamic and sometimes turbulent contexts of modern education. Through engaging vignettes, complex theories are made accessible, while practical activities invite readers to immerse themselves in real-world scenarios. This approach not only makes the content relatable but also facilitates the application of concepts in various educational environments.

Key themes explored in the book include the influence of local and national contexts on leadership, accountability, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, it addresses critical leadership challenges such as managing change and the role of educational leaders as researchers. By incorporating examples from both the UK and international contexts, Developing as an Educational Leader and Manager equips aspiring and current educational leaders with the tools necessary for successful and sustainable leadership in their institutions.

′This book is refreshing and distinctive.  It takes the individual as the starting-point and builds outwards from there, to the vital but often neglected interpersonal dimension and the turbulent contexts of modern education.  Vignettes help to make the theory concrete and activities bring the reader right into the frame′ -- Ron Glatter
′Dr Crawford’s book fills a valuable gap in the leadership and management narrative. Focusing on the individual leader, and how past experiences and contexts shape and form current practices, it offers invaluable insights and personal reflection on our own learning journeys.′ -- Peter Barnes

ISBN: 9780857029225

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 550g

232 pages