David Andrews OBE is a leading expert on career education and guidance. He leads courses for careers leaders, provides consultancy to national bodies, local authorities, schools and careers companies and has spoken at numerous conferences.Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer specialising in careers and career guidance. He is Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby and the Inland Norway University. He is the author of numerous books and the Adventures in Career Development blog.

"Careers is often described as a journey. Every significant journey begins with a single step, followed by a series of next steps. Wherever you are in your journey as a careers leader, new or experienced, this book serves as an essential companion, helping you navigate the renewed expectations of an evolving careers landscape ...So, the Gatsby Benchmarks have been updated and, like me, I am sure you are delighted that this terrific handbook has been updated too. Filled with hard earned insights, useful links, up to date evidence and practical suggestions, it will help career leaders turn ideas into action and activity into impact. Just like the benchmarks themselves, as you read this book you will recognise that while much has stayed the same, there are changes and the changes are important. As we prepare for the future, the careers leader handbook once again invites you to delve deep into successful careers leadership. Doing so will leave you enriched, and reassured, with every turn of the page."Ryan Gibson is National System Leader for Careers at Lift Schools and was Senior Adviser to The Gatsby Foundation for the review of the Benchmarks and the ‘Good Career Guidance: The Next Ten Years’ report.

• Section 1: IntroductionSection 2: Planning and delivering an outstanding careers programmeSection 3: The vital role of the careers leaderSection 4: Ensuring continuous improvementSection 5: Final thoughts

David Andrews OBE is a leading expert on career education and guidance. He leads courses for careers leaders, provides consultancy to national bodies, local authorities, schools and careers companies and has spoken at numerous conferences.Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer specialising in careers and career guidance. He is Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby and the Inland Norway University. He is the author of numerous books and the Adventures in Career Development blog.

"Careers is often described as a journey. Every significant journey begins with a single step, followed by a series of next steps. Wherever you are in your journey as a careers leader, new or experienced, this book serves as an essential companion, helping you navigate the renewed expectations of an evolving careers landscape ...So, the Gatsby Benchmarks have been updated and, like me, I am sure you are delighted that this terrific handbook has been updated too. Filled with hard earned insights, useful links, up to date evidence and practical suggestions, it will help career leaders turn ideas into action and activity into impact. Just like the benchmarks themselves, as you read this book you will recognise that while much has stayed the same, there are changes and the changes are important. As we prepare for the future, the careers leader handbook once again invites you to delve deep into successful careers leadership. Doing so will leave you enriched, and reassured, with every turn of the page."Ryan Gibson is National System Leader for Careers at Lift Schools and was Senior Adviser to The Gatsby Foundation for the review of the Benchmarks and the ‘Good Career Guidance: The Next Ten Years’ report.

• Section 1: IntroductionSection 2: Planning and delivering an outstanding careers programmeSection 3: The vital role of the careers leaderSection 4: Ensuring continuous improvementSection 5: Final thoughts