This is one of very few texts to give recognition to the difficulties in largeinstitutions and to give practical advice about the degree to whichcollegiality ca... » 

This is one of very few texts to give recognition to the difficulties in largeinstitutions and to give practical advice about the degree to whichcollegiality can be built into strategic planning. The authors provide anoverview of all aspects of leadership within education giving ample referenceswithin each section for more detailed study Mentoring and TutoringThe book would constitute a good startingpoint for anyone wishing tounderstand contemporary developments in educational management EducationalResearchLeadership and strategic management are both issues of central importance inraising achievement in schools and colleges and thus are at the heart of theeducational debate today.This book is concerned with such major issues as the nature of strategicmanagement in education the importance of vision and mission styles ofleadership models of educational management and the purposes of strategicmanagement which here are equated with the effectiveness and improvement ofthe institution.It will be invaluable for students of educational management such as thosefollowing masters degrees. It is also directly relevant to teachers andlecturers and schools of all phases and in further education collegesparticularly those who have or aspire to management responsibilities.The textbook is designed to be used either to accompany a taught course or forselfstudy via distancelearning thus practical and reflective activities areincluded. «