Leadership in Post-Compulsory Education
Inspiring Leaders of the Future
1st Edition
Published on 19. December 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-84312-339-2 (ISBN)
Description
Leadership of different kinds exists at many levels in the post-compulsory sector-from principles to programme leaders, administrative staff and even caretakers. Based around case studies of current leaders in post-compulsory education, this unique book explores a number of leadership models and styles in order to provide inspiration and guidance for the next wave of potential leaders.
* Captures authentic "voices of the leaders"
* Includes examples of further, adult, community and prison education
* Covers all type of leadership: charismatic leaders, academic leaders, spiritual leaders, women leaders, ethnic leaders, ethnic leaders, business leaders
Presenting a wide and holistic view of leadership at different levels, this book is relevant for all potential and current leaders in post-compulsory education. By encouraging readers to review and reflect on the models described, the book will inspire leaders of the future to develop their own leadership styles and visions.
* Captures authentic "voices of the leaders"
* Includes examples of further, adult, community and prison education
* Covers all type of leadership: charismatic leaders, academic leaders, spiritual leaders, women leaders, ethnic leaders, ethnic leaders, business leaders
Presenting a wide and holistic view of leadership at different levels, this book is relevant for all potential and current leaders in post-compulsory education. By encouraging readers to review and reflect on the models described, the book will inspire leaders of the future to develop their own leadership styles and visions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
365 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84312-339-2 (9781843123392)
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Person
Jill Jameson is a principal lecturer in lifelong learning, education and training at the University of Greenwich.
Content
Introduction; Part 1 Leadership in Post-compulsory Education; Chapter 1 State of play: leadersipnow in post-compulsory education; Chapter 2 Leadership in education; Chapter 3 Leaders or managers; Chapter 4 Equality and diversity perspectives; Chapter 5 'It's all change!': Transformations in post-compulsory education; Chapter 6 Leaders in trouble: the dark side; Chapter 7 New leaders on the move; Part 2 Models of Post-compulsory Education Leadership: Current Leaders; Chapter 8 Servant Leadership: rounding up leadership roles; Chapter 9 Guardians of knowledge: change agents; Chapter 10 Transforming colleges: quantum leadership; Chapter 11 Women at the helm: systemic leadership; Chapter 12 Diversity in post-compulsory education: inclusive leadership; Chapter 13 Movers and shakers: skills empowerment leadership; Chapter 14 Guiding lights: ethical leadership; Chapter 15 Roots and all: networked and evidence-based research leadership; Chapter 16 The spread of leadership: distributed leadership; Chapter 17 Stepping into the infinite cosmos: creative leadership; Chapter 18 Endnote;