Davies, Brent. <br/><br/>
The Essentials of School Leadership / 
Brent Davies. 
 - Second edition. 
 - 1 online resource (225 pages) 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- 1 - Strategic leadership -- 2 - Transformational leadership -- 3 - Invitational leadership -- 4 - Ethical leadership -- 5 - Learning-centred leadership -- 6 - Constructivist leadership -- 7 - Poetical and political leadership -- 8 - Entrepreneurial leadership -- 9 - Leadership development in schools -- 10 - Sustainable leadership -- Index. 
<br/><br/> Building on the success of the first edition, this book provides a focused up-to-date introduction to the current themes and dimensions of educational leadership through contributions from some of the leading authors in the field. Each chapter introduces the reader to a key aspect of leadership. This new edition has been fully updated to include recent developments, new chapter summaries and further reading, and a new chapter on Developing Leadership. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential reading for school leaders who wish to have a better understanding of their leadership role. It is also suitable for Masters/Doctoral students worldwide, and will give those on professional development courses a valuable insight into school leadership. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781446259429 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>School management and organization.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB2805  / .E88 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>371.2011