Chapter 1: Exploring Leadership Theories for Driving Excellence in Early Years Chapter 2: Developing as a Leader Chapter 3: Reflective Practice Chapter 4: Leading Collaboratively Chapter 5: Leading in Changing Times Chapter 6: Conflict Resolution - A Problem Solving Approach Chapter 7: Mentoring to Support Leadership and Excellence in Practice Chapter 8: Finding and Using Your Professional Voice
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.