From School Improvement to Sustained Capacity: The Parallel Leadership Pathway - Paperback

by Frank Crowther (Author)

The definitive approach to achieving long-term school improvement

Bestselling author Frank Crowther makes a compelling case for capacity building and parallel leadership as the keys to ensuring sustainable improvement. Based on a study of how school leaders collaborated to enhance quality in their workplaces, this book:

• Outlines six research-based dynamics for accomplishing lasting results
• Provides real-life examples of successful parallel leadership among school staff
• Demonstrates effective capacity building in multiple settings

Everything you need to build a successful and sustainable plan that is rooted in enduring principles is right here, complete with practical examples and proven tools.

Author Biography

Frank Crowther is an internationally respected scholar and researcher in educational manage-ment and leadership. He is professor and direc-tor of the Leadership Research Institute at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. In 1997, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Australian Council for Educational Administra-tion in recognition of his services to educational leadership.