Educational Leadership Key Challenges and Ethical Tensions

Abstract

Parts of this book are based on a three-year research project, ‘Con temporary challenges and implications for leaders in frontline human service organisations’, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). As Chief Investigator of this research, I recognise and appreciate their support. I owe a big thank you to a number of people. The research report was written by Patrick Duignan (Chief Investigator),CharlesBurford,MaryCresp,Tonyd’Arbon,Michael Fagan, Mary Frangoulis, Michael Gorman, Ron Ikin, Aengus Kavanagah,MarilynKelleher,SomaNagappan,andMichaelWalsh. Victoria Collins and Lyn Coulon were valued members of the research team. AspecialthankstoMichaelWalsh,whogavepermissiontoadapt his material on values and ethics from the research report. Also to Ron Ikin, who gave advice on an early version of this book. To Soma Nagappan, a friend and colleague, thanks for your valuable assistance and advice. Thank you, Trish, for your patience and expertise in typing numerous drafts of the manuscript, and Kristan for your specialist advice. Of course, without the love, advice and support of my spouse, Nuala, over our many great years together, this book, as well as many other adventures, would not have been possible. Thank you for your careful reading of the manuscript and your insightful and valued advice. I have learned a great deal over many years from our three children, Siobhan, Patrick and Finola and, of course more recently, from their spouses Christopher, Fiona, and Michael.