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ID23328409
AuthorsTorli Bush (0000-0001-8995-6057, University of Nottingham, corresponding author), Tony Bush, Derek Glover (Ross on Wye Hospital)
Year2014
Volume34
Issue5
Pages553-571
Publication date2014-10-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSchool Leadership and Management (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1363-2434 • E-ISSN: 1364-2626
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13632434.2014.928680
OpenAlexW2030381346
LanguageEN
Citations received115
References cited45

The growth in the importance of school leadership has been accompanied by theory development, with new models emerging and established approaches being redefined and further developed. The purpose of this paper is to review current and recent writing on leadership models. The paper examines theoretical literature, to see how leadership is conceptualised, and empirical literature, to demonstrate whether and how the research evidence supports these concepts. The paper shows that leadership models are subject to fashion but often serve to reflect, and to inform, changes in school leadership practice.

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