Patrick Duignan is Emeritus Professor at Australian Catholic University, Australia. He has been involved in education for over 50 years as a teacher, as a deputy principal and principal, and in a number of positions from lecturer to professor and Dean in tertiary education institutions.

Leading educational systems and schools in times of disruption and exponential change offers deep insight into the complex, metrics-dominated and radically evolving contexts in which leaders are currently immersed. Professor Duignan cautions us about pursuing old solutions to new challenges and constructs a compelling case for how leaders might adopt radically new approaches to their work. While the scale of this challenge can seem overwhelming, Patrick Duignan reveals the breakthrough opportunities it presents. He draws on the wisdom of authentic leadership research to guide contemporary leaders towards human-centred and values-guided clarity, when their moral compass might otherwise be spinning wildly in these times of unparalleled change. Professor Duignan’s insights apply to leadership generically but he applies them in depth to educational contexts. This is a ground-breaking work of hope, purpose, progress and inspiration for all educational leaders.

• Chapter 1. Disruptive environments: leadership challenges and opportunitiesChapter 2. Disruptive environments impact people's lives and works Chapter 3. Traditional leadership approaches can be a liability in times of disruption. Chapter 4. Societal support for ethical, moral and authentic leadership Chapter 5. Successful Leadership within Technologically Smart Environments Chapter 6. Schools as vital communities of learning Chapter 7. Shaping the future of education Chapter 8. Re-energising education: re-energising teachers' professional judgements Chapter 9. Lessons from successful international educational transformations Chapter 10. Preparing today's students for tomorrow's world Chapter 11. Navigating the future of learning: the role of smart technologies Chapter 12. Transforming education and schooling: where to from here?

Patrick Duignan is Emeritus Professor at Australian Catholic University, Australia. He has been involved in education for over 50 years as a teacher, as a deputy principal and principal, and in a number of positions from lecturer to professor and Dean in tertiary education institutions.

Leading educational systems and schools in times of disruption and exponential change offers deep insight into the complex, metrics-dominated and radically evolving contexts in which leaders are currently immersed. Professor Duignan cautions us about pursuing old solutions to new challenges and constructs a compelling case for how leaders might adopt radically new approaches to their work. While the scale of this challenge can seem overwhelming, Patrick Duignan reveals the breakthrough opportunities it presents. He draws on the wisdom of authentic leadership research to guide contemporary leaders towards human-centred and values-guided clarity, when their moral compass might otherwise be spinning wildly in these times of unparalleled change. Professor Duignan’s insights apply to leadership generically but he applies them in depth to educational contexts. This is a ground-breaking work of hope, purpose, progress and inspiration for all educational leaders.

• Chapter 1. Disruptive environments: leadership challenges and opportunitiesChapter 2. Disruptive environments impact people's lives and works Chapter 3. Traditional leadership approaches can be a liability in times of disruption. Chapter 4. Societal support for ethical, moral and authentic leadership Chapter 5. Successful Leadership within Technologically Smart Environments Chapter 6. Schools as vital communities of learning Chapter 7. Shaping the future of education Chapter 8. Re-energising education: re-energising teachers' professional judgements Chapter 9. Lessons from successful international educational transformations Chapter 10. Preparing today's students for tomorrow's world Chapter 11. Navigating the future of learning: the role of smart technologies Chapter 12. Transforming education and schooling: where to from here?

Patrick Duignan is Emeritus Professor at Australian Catholic University, Australia. He has been involved in education for over 50 years as a teacher, as a deputy principal and principal, and in a number of positions from lecturer to professor and Dean in tertiary education institutions.

Leading educational systems and schools in times of disruption and exponential change offers deep insight into the complex, metrics-dominated and radically evolving contexts in which leaders are currently immersed. Professor Duignan cautions us about pursuing old solutions to new challenges and constructs a compelling case for how leaders might adopt radically new approaches to their work. While the scale of this challenge can seem overwhelming, Patrick Duignan reveals the breakthrough opportunities it presents. He draws on the wisdom of authentic leadership research to guide contemporary leaders towards human-centred and values-guided clarity, when their moral compass might otherwise be spinning wildly in these times of unparalleled change. Professor Duignan’s insights apply to leadership generically but he applies them in depth to educational contexts. This is a ground-breaking work of hope, purpose, progress and inspiration for all educational leaders.

• Chapter 1. Disruptive environments: leadership challenges and opportunitiesChapter 2. Disruptive environments impact people's lives and works Chapter 3. Traditional leadership approaches can be a liability in times of disruption. Chapter 4. Societal support for ethical, moral and authentic leadership Chapter 5. Successful Leadership within Technologically Smart Environments Chapter 6. Schools as vital communities of learning Chapter 7. Shaping the future of education Chapter 8. Re-energising education: re-energising teachers' professional judgements Chapter 9. Lessons from successful international educational transformations Chapter 10. Preparing today's students for tomorrow's world Chapter 11. Navigating the future of learning: the role of smart technologies Chapter 12. Transforming education and schooling: where to from here?