Leading the Strategically Focused School

Leading the Strategically Focused School : Success and Sustainability

Drawing upon Brent Davies's extensive experience in presenting nationally and internationally to school leaders, this book distils the collective wisdom from educationalists across the globe. Updated with new international examples and references and a significant new chapter on developing strategic talent in schools, the book has been described as a 'must read' for existing and aspiring school leaders.

The book focuses on:

" establishing processes for building whole school involvement

" strategic approaches to build capacity in your school

" building and sustaining strategic leadership throughout the school

" developing strategic talent in schools

" characteristics of strategically focused schools

This book is an indispensable read for school leaders who want to focus on bringing sustainable improvement to their school.

Dr Brent Davies is Professor of Leadership Development at the University of Hull.

  • Format: Paperback | 192 pages
  • Dimensions: 170 x 242 x 11.68mm | 340g
  • Publication date: 19 Apr 2011
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised
  • Edition Statement: 2nd Revised edition
  • ISBN10: 1849208093
  • ISBN13: 9781849208093
  • Bestsellers rank: 310,707

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