This book is an essential resource for providers and students of postgraduate level courses in educational management and leadership development for head teacher induction programs. It is also suitable for use on short courses and for practitioners occupying or aspiring to leadership roles in schools, colleges and other educational organizations. This book is part of the three-volume series, Leading and Managing for Effective Education . The series provides high quality readings on key contemporary issues including: Leadership, values and contextual influences Leadership preparation Strategy and managing change Organizational effectiveness Improvement and accountability Leading and managing people and teams