Leadership and Leading Teams in the Lifelong Learning Sector [Paperback]

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.This text  ideal for leaders at all levels in the Lifelong Learning sector - contextualises key issues and builds on the new occupational standards. A very useful book - with some excellent sections which will stimulate student understanding and general debate (Senior Lecturer, University of Wales, Newport)Acknowledgement
Introduction
Are leaders born or made?
Connecting with people
Instinct for opportunity
Telling a compelling story
Developing self and teams 1: Reflective leadership
Developing self and teams 2: Creating capability
Making things happen
Staying positive
Flexibility in leading change
Joined-up leadership
Appendix: Winterhill College organisation chart
References and further reading
Index