International Journal of Leadership in Public Services: Volume 7 Issue 4

Quality, risk and governance: social workers' perspectives

Brian Taylor, Barbara Campbell

Governance is an emerging aspect of social care organisations embodying professionally‐led risk management, quality assurance and service improvement. The purpose of this paper is…

Leadership development for junior doctors: What can we learn from “Darzi” Fellowships in clinical leadership?

Louise Stoll, Tim Swanwick, Julia Foster‐Turner, Fiona Moss

An innovative programme of “Darzi” Fellowships in Clinical Leadership provides doctors in postgraduate training with a unique opportunity to engage in improving systems of health…

Implementing changes in the head teacher role: Adaptation of strategic leadership style in inclusive school settings

Anabel Corral Granados, Fredrik Kruse

During the last 20 years inclusive practices in primary schools have been promoted by policies and worldwide organisations. Scholars confirm that school leaders have an essential…

Taking a lead from the users of mental health care services

Nick Dent

The purpose of this paper is to describe the operation of a review into service user involvement within mental health services, which was led by service users using appreciative…

Principals' leadership style and school climate: teachers' perspectives from Malaysia

Adel Tajasom, Zainal Ariffin Ahmad

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between secondary school teachers' perception of principal leadership style (specifically transformational and…

Neelam Bhardwaja, Corporate Director for Education and Adult and Children Social Services, Cardiff Council,