ISBN: 9781844450831    Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd Year of publishing: 2007     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 144        

This book contains guidance, support and training materials for those in leadership roles throughout the Lifelong Learning sector. Addressing key aspects of the occupational standards for Leadership and Management in FE, it examines the role and purpose of leadership through the use of lively case-studies and by presenting current, useful theory in an accessible way. It explains and evaluates leadership styles, giving practical advice and encouraging the reader to analyse their own leadership practice. In addition, it looks at how leaders - at every level - can contribute towards transforming their organisation.
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Susan Wallace is Professor of Continuing Education at Nottingham Trent University. She is responsible for mentoring newly appointed staff in the School of Education, and has published extensively on the professional development of teachers and trainers. Jonathan Gravells, MA (Cantab), MSc is a management consultant specialising in organisation development and change. Before setting up his own company he held senior management posts in Human Resources in the food and drink and engineering industries. He is a trained coach and mentor with many years experience of developing effective leaders and teams. He is co-author of a previous book with Susan Wallace, Mentoring in Further Education.
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