Leadership Dialogues

Conversations and activities for leadership teams

By: John West-Burnham , Dave Harris


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Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Size182 x 222mm
Pages176
ISBN9781845909062
FormatPaperbackCDROM
PublishedDecember 2014

This book is based on two basic assumptions. Firstly, dialogue, conversation, reflection and challenge are fundamental aspects of effective learning and developing personal understanding. Secondly, school leaders do not have sufficient time to engage in these activities ' they are always the first casualties.

Designed to provide stimulus materials for school leaders to support their personal development, Leadership Dialogues encourages personal reflection, dialogue with a coach or mentor and conversations in leadership teams. It includes short think pieces, case studies, diagnostic reviews, selected quotations on a particular theme and questions for discussion and reflection.

The content is clustered into themes including:

  • The changing context of education / strategic thinking
  • Alternative perspectives – international comparisons
  • Understanding effective leadership
  • Getting management right – making schools work
  • Leading teaching and learning
  • Developing staff capacity
  • Performance and accountability
  • Working collaboratively
  • Engaging with the community
  • Personal resilience and sustainability

The book is a valuable and practical resource for leadership teams. Much of the content is included on a free download of printable resources.

Education Resources Awards finalist – Best Educational Book 2016.


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John West-Burnham

John West-Burnham was an independent writer, teacher and consultant in education leadership. He is the author, co-author and editor of many books including Rethinking Educational Leadership and Understanding Leadership. He was a director of three academy trusts and a trustee of two educational charities, as well as an Honorary Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Worcester.


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Dave Harris

Dave Harris has worked for over 20 years in school leadership, including 12 years as a school principal across both primary and secondary phases. During this time, he has developed a reputation for innovative thinking and practice, which he is now sharing with school leaders across the world. He is a sought-after speaker and writer and is also Business Director of Independent Thinking.

Read Dave's feature on page 26 of Leadership Focus Magazine - March 2013.


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