MODELS OF SUCCESSFUL PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP: VICTORIAN CASE STUDIES

Abstract

This article provides an Australian perspective on successful school leadership that focuses on nine case studies from the state of Victoria. The study shows the significant contributions principals make to schools, particularly in the areas of capacity building, and teaching and learning. Characteristics and qualities of the principals identified showed a common and consistent set of personal traits, behaviours, values and beliefs such as honesty, openness, flexibility, commitment, passion, empathy with others, belief that all children are important and can succeed, belief that schools can make a difference, high expectations of all, and highly developed communication skills. An interventio..