Managing children's homes developing effective leadership in small organizations /

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Hicks, Leslie
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Managing children's homes : introduction and background
  • Who lives and works in children's homes?
  • Creating, maintaining, and influencing a staff team
  • Shaping and maintaining the role of manager within the context of the wider organisation
  • Shaping and maintaining work in relation to the needs of young people
  • What does leadership look like in children's homes?
  • What resources are used, how much do these cost, and how are costs linked to outcomes?
  • What makes a difference to outcomes for young people?
  • What influences the way children's homes are managed?
  • Conclusions and implications
  • Appendix: Some sample models.