Leadership in Post-Compulsory Education: Inspiring Leaders of the Future
David Fulton Publishers. Available from: Taylor & Francis Group. 210650 Toebben Drive, Independence, KY 41051. Tel: 800-634-7064; Fax: 800-248-4724; e-mail: bkorders@taylorandfrancis.com; Web site: http://www.fultonpublishers.co.uk, (October 2005)Abstract
Based around case studies of current leaders in post-compulsory education, this book explores a number of leadership models and styles in order to provide inspiration and guidance for the next wave of potential leaders. After an introduction, the book is divided into four parts and 18 chapters. Part One contains: (1) Leadership in Post-Compulsory Education; (2) Leaders or Managers; (3) Leadership in Education; and (4) Leaders Making a Difference. Part Two contains: (5) Current Leaders in Post-Compulsory Education; (6) The Current State of Play; (7) Walking the Walk: A Round-Up of Leadership Roles; (8) Talking the Talk: Academic Leaders; (9) Women at the Helm: Women Leaders in Post-compulsory Education; (10) Ethnic Perspectives: Black Leaders in Post-Compulsory Education; and (11) Movers and Shakers: Business and Community Leadership. Part Three contains: (12) Models of Leadership in Post-Compulsory Education; (13) Nothing Stays the Same; (14) Leaders in Trouble; (15) Guiding Lights; (16) Roots and All; (17) The Spread of Leadership; and (18) Realizing the Vision. Part Four concludes the book with chapters: (19) New Leaders on the Move; and (20) The Future of Leadership.