What it means to be an effective modern leader in a school context

Karen Spencer

By Karen Spencer
Community contribution / February 6, 2019

There is no definitive list of what an effective modern leader ought to be doing, but it is clear that the focus has shifted heavily toward educational leadership. Recent research suggests six key trends have emerged.

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This story appeared in the Term 4 2018 edition of LeadershipEd.

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