challenges and complexities Harrison, Jill creator author. Munn, Heather author. Thistle, Rebecca author. Harris, Diana author. Atkins, Louise author. Whale, Lauren author. text cau 2022 monographic eng

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xviii, 164 pages ; 24 cm. "Leadership can be a challenging and complex area of practice, but this textbook will be your essential guide, teaching you how to master this important skill and find your professional voice. The book considers the challenges of leadership in the early years, exploring both the theoretical aspects, and the skills and tools needed to support and develop leadership and mentoring in practice. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on practice in a global context, looking at vignettes, case studies and reflections from international settings, which will equip you with valuable transferable leadership skills, applicable to any situation in practice"-- Introduction -- Exploring leadership theories for driving excellence in early years -- Developing as a leader -- Reflective practice -- Leading collaboratively -- Leading in changing times -- Conflict resolution - a problem-solving approach -- Mentoring to support leadership and excellence in practice -- Finding and using your professional voice. Jill Harrison, [and 5 others]. Includes bibliographical references and index. Early childhood education Early childhood education Management Educational leadership LB1139.23 .H38 2022 372.210684 H245l 9781529710120 2021946344 DLC 210901 20251002161538.0 22206116 eng