Leading Change in the Early Years focuses on the type of leadership
skill needed for leading the reform and change agendas that
challenge the early years sector. Early years professionals are
expected to implement a range of government initiatives, as well as
professionally endorsed changes, aimed at raising the quality of
early years provision. The ease and success with which such
initiatives are implemented relies on the competent leadership of
change, that is, knowledge, understanding and expertise in
encouraging, supporting and working with everyone involved with
implementing and sustaining change.This resource helps to unpick
the principles, processes and practice of effecting change and
offers early years professionals a practical guide to the important
elements relevant for meeting the political agenda for quality
improvement and the professional challenge of effecting responsible
change.Key content includes:the link between competent leadership
and successful change dimensions, models and processes of change
leadership skills for effecting change strategies for reducing
reluctance and resistance This book is ideal for early years
leaders who understand the general principles and practice of
leadership, but who are interested in exploring and expanding their
understanding and expertise in leading reform and change.Jillian
Rodd is an educational and developmental psychologist and has
published widely in the early childhood field throughout the
world.This is a powerful text that utilises the voices of early
years leaders to clearly articulate the challenges of leading
change and demonstrate how the sector is rising to that challenge.
It is, therefore, an excellent and vital resource for all working
in the early years sector and comes at absolutely the right time as
the pace of change in the sector continues to be fast flowing. This
book comprehensively and accessibly draws together theory and
practice enabling a thorough exploration of the subtle nuances
within current debates as to the interrelationship and interaction
of leadership and change. The closing thoughts at the end of each
chapter are inspired; not simply a summary of the chapter, but an
opportunity to underline the importance of key issues. The
constructive and helpful strategies offered throughout the text
give considerable support for those charged with leading change in
the early years sector and, consequently, should be on the
bookshelf of every early years setting. Dr Caroline Leeson,
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Plymouth University
In a constantly changing world strong leadership and change
management skills become of paramount importance and there is an
increasing expectation that early years professionals are able to
negotiate these domains. This text draws on research evidence and
case studies from practice to support those dealing with change on
a daily basis. By encouraging early years professionals to draw on
their skills of leadership and interpersonal relationships, Jillian
provides clear strategies to enact change. This is a 'must have'
book for all those working in the Early Years. Nikki Fairchild,
Early Years Initial Teacher Training Programme Coordinator,
University of ChichesterAt a time when early years practitioners
everywhere are feeling pressure to respond to the children's policy
agenda, this accessible guide offers support in implementing and
sustaining change. Underpinned by theoretical models, Rodd explores
the relationship between leadership and quality and identifies the
dynamics of change within the processes of leadership. The text is
complemented by comments from a wide of practitioners illustrating
how professionals in different contexts experience and respond to
the complexity of change. Rory McDowall Clark, Senior Lecturer in
Early Childhood, Worcester University Jillian Rodd gives a
contemporary view of leadership and change incorporating the latest
research from the early years sector. Practitioner voices are
evident throughout the book and bring the text to life, helping to
contextualise theory explained in the chapters to real issues
practitioners encounter in everyday practice. The book provides
insight to the complexities of leadership and change, essential
understanding for both early years students and practitioners.
Natalie Canning, Lecturer in Education - Early Years, The Open
UniversityThis latest book from Jillian Rodd is timely as early
childhood services continue to respond to the demands of policy and
funding changes arising from continuing government interest in the
early years. Another important application lies in responding to
complexity arising from diverse communities and the challenges of
improving and developing pedagogy and curriculum to enhance each
child's learning and wellbeing. Currently there is little available
that specifically addresses change in the early years. 'Leading
change in the early years' progressively develops an argument that
change is complex and multi-faceted, conceptualising change as
encompassing quality improvement as a core function of early years
services rather than as a special event to be managed. The role of
leadership is presented as embedded within change where multiple
leaders have responsibilities to contribute to change through
building professional relationships that support collective
endeavours within services. In recognising the complexity of change
the work draws on current research offering comprehensive coverage
of the issues and significant factors associated with change,
including the importance of establishing and nurturing a culture of
learning within a service. This latest work is very accessible and
will be invaluable for existing early childhood leaders, aspiring
leaders and tertiary students. I have no doubt this book will be
valued as a companion to the acclaimed Leadership in Early
Childhood now in the 4th edition. Kaye Colmer, CEO Gowrie SAChange
is the big 'c' word in contemporary educational environments.
Information overload, turbulence and complexity characterise our
everyday practice and our paths up ahead. The inevitability of
change means we must be prepared and can be proactive in responding
to external drivers, as well as in initiating reform. Most of all
we must be willing to learn and to grow in our thinking. In this
book, Jillian Rodd, a pioneer leadership researcher is once again,
on the front foot, engaging early childhood readers with inquiry,
insights and innovation. Rodd's approach to leading change makes it
possible to embrace challenges as opportunities. This book is a
'must read' for intentional leaders seeking practical strategies
for the everyday realities of early childhood settings. Manjula
Waniganayake (PhD), Associate Professor at the Institute of Early
Childhood , Macquarie University
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