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Adams, P., Openshaw, R., & Trembath, V. (2006). Chapter 11 : Using Academic Readings Strategically. In Score more (pp. 56–61). South Melbourne, Vic: Thomson/Dunmore Press. Download

Andrews, Dorothy, et al. (2002). Teachers as leaders : re-imaging the profession. The Practising Administrator, 24(1), 24–27. Download

Barkus, Bruce. (2004). Executive commentary. Academy of Management Executive, 18(1), 58–59. Download

Belbin R. M., & Jay A. (1981). Management teams: why they succeed or fail. Oxford, England: Butterworth Heinemann. Download

Berens, L.V. (1998). Appendix C : Temperament Targets Glossary. In Understanding yourself and others : An introduction to temperament (pp. 32–35). Telos. Download

Berg, Bruce L. (1995). Chapter 4 : A Dramaturgical Look at Interviewing. In Qualitative research methods for the social sciences (pp. 89–143). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Download

Billington, Jim. (2004). The Three Essentials of an Effective Team. In The results-driven manager: teams that click (Vol. The results-driven manager series, pp. 30–40). Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School Press. Download

Bolton, Robert. (1987). Chapter 15 : Three Essentials for Effective Communication. In People skills: how to assert yourself, listen to others, and resolve conflicts (pp. 259–274). Brookvale, N.S.W: Simon & Schuster Australia. Download

Bredeson, Paul V. (2003a). Chapter 4 : Professional Development. In Designs for learning: a new architecture for professional development in schools (pp. 59–76). Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin Press. Download

Bredeson, Paul V. (2003b). Chapter 5 : Professional Development. In Designs for learning: a new architecture for professional development in schools (pp. 77–91). Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin Press. Download

Bredeson, Paul V. (2003c). Chapter 6 : Professional Development. In Designs for learning: a new architecture for professional development in schools (pp. 92–105). Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin Press. Download

Callen, Barry. (2008). Brochures. In Perfect phrases for sales and marketing copy: hundreds of ready-to-use phrases to capture your customer’s attention and increase your sales (pp. 45–60). McGraw-Hill. Download

Chris, Sarra. (2011). Chapter 5 : School Strategies to Reinforce Aboriginal Identity. In Strong and smart : towards a pedagogy for emancipation: education for first peoples (pp. 103–132). Routledge. Download

Colemer, Kaye. (2008). Leading a learning organisation : Australian early years centres as learning networks. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 16(1), 107–115.  Download

Cuningham. W.G., & Cordiero, P. A. (2009). Chapter 6 : Leadership Theory and Practice. In Educational leadership : a bridge to improve practice (pp. 170–223). Pearson. Download

Cunningham, W.G., & Cordeiro, P.A. (2003). Chapter 10: Human Resource Management. In Educational leadership: a problem-based approach (pp. 256–286). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Download

De Nobile, John. (2008). Supportive communication: Its importance for teacher wellbeing. Education Connect, (13), 11–13. Download

Deakins, Eric. (2007). The role of meaningful dialogue in early childhood education and leadership. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 32(1), 38–46. Download

Delunas, Eve. (1992). Chapter 2 The Survival Games. In Survival games personalities play (pp. 25–43). Carmel, Calif: Sunflower Ink. Download

Diagne, Lynda. (2008). Tips for successful workplace mentoring. Training and Development in Australia, 35(4), 12–13. Download

Downey, Philomena, & Hart, Victor. (2012). Chapter 4 : Teaching and Textual Spaces in Indigenous Education : A Murri School Perspective. In Introductory Indigenous studies in education: reflection and the importance of knowing (pp. 41–59). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education Australia. Download

Ehrich, L. (2008). Three P’s for the mentoring of women educators : purpose, power, propriety. Redress, 17(2), 31–36. Download

Ehrich, L. C. (2009). Chapter 7 : Much Ado About Leadership : Teachers as Leaders. In Transitioning to the real world of education (pp. 120–136). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education Australia. Download

Ehrich, Lisa. (2009). Chapter 9 : Much  Ado About Mentoring : Some Learnings From the Field. In Stepping out into the real world of education (pp. 171–187). Pearson Australia. Download

Farmer, Sue. (1995). What Should Be in a Policy. In Policy development in early childhood services (pp. 38–45). Newtown, NSW: Community Child Care Co-operative. Download

Fitzgerald, Tanya. (2003). Changing the deafening silence of indigenous women’s voices in educational leadership. Journal of Educational Administration, 41(1), 9–23. Download

Fitzgerald, Tanya. (2004). Powerful voices and powerful stories: Reflections on the challenges and dynamics of intercultural research. Journal of Intercultural Studies, 25(3), 233–245. Download

Fowler, F. (2004). Chapter 10 : Policy Implementation : Getting People to Carry Out a Policy. In Policy studies for educational leaders (pp. 277–298). Upper Saddle River, N.J: Merrill. Download

Fowler, F. C. (n.d.). Chapter 1 : Policy: What It Is and Where It Comes From. In Policy Studies for Educational Leaders (pp. 1–23). Prentice Hall. Download

Friedman, D. L. (2004). When teachers participate, reflect and choose change. Young Children, 59(6), 64–70. Download

Friesen, Pat. (2010). The power of typography. Target Marketing, 33(5), 17–18. Download

Fua, Seu-ula Johansson. (2007). Looking towards the source : social justice and leadership conceptualisations from Tonga. Journal of Educational Administration, 45(6), 672–683. Download

Gibson, M. (2015). Chapter 3 : Leadership For Creating Cultures of Sustainability. In Davis J. M. (Ed.), Young children and the environment: early education for sustainability (pp. 55–75). Port Melbourne, Victoria: Cambridge University Press. Download

Gibson, Megan. (2010). Chapter 3: Leadership for Creating Cultures of Sustainability. In Young Children and the Environment: Early Education for Sustainability (pp. 76–103). Cambridge University Press. Download

Goodfellow, Joy. (2001). Wise practice : the need to move beyond best practice in early childhood education. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 26(3), 1–6. Download

Grieshaber, Susan. (2000). Regulating the early childhood field. The Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 25(2), 1–6. Download

Hallinger, Philip. (1999). Schools as learning organisations : framework and assumptions (pp. 6-8, 41-43). The Practising Administrator, 21(1), 6–43. Download

Hard, Louise. (2006). Horizontal violence in early childhood education and care : implications for leadership enactment. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 31(3), 40–48. Download

Hard, Louise. (2009). Why is bullying an issue in the early childhood workforce? Every Child, 15(2), 24–25. Download

Hard, Louise, & O’Gorman, Lyndal. (2007). ‘Push-Me’ or ‘Pull-You’? An opportunity for early childhood leadership in the implementation of Queensland’s early years curriculum. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 8(1), 50–60 Download

Hard, Louise, Press, Frances, & Gibson, Megan. (2013). Doing social justice in early childhood: the potential of leadership. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 14(4), 324–334. Download

Hayden J. D. (1996). Management of early childhood services : an Australian perspective. Wentworth Falls, N.S.W.: Social Science Press. Download

Haynes, Marion. (1998). pp. 52-61 ; p. 95. In Effective meeting skills (Vol. The Fifty-Minute series book, pp. 52–95). Menlo Park, Calif: Crisp Publications. Download

Heimer, Lucinda G. (2005). Voices at the Table : An Analysis of Collaboration in the Policy Process for a Local Preschool Initiative. In Practical transformations and transformational practices: globalization, postmodernism, and early childhood education (Vol. Advances in early education and day care, pp. 19–35). Amsterdam: Elsevier JAI. Download

Helgesen, Sally. (n.d.). Chapter 2 : What It Is, How It Works, How It Feels. In The web of inclusion (pp. 19–43). New York: Doubleday/Bantam. Download

Herrmann, Keith R. (n.d.). Ch 10 : Planning, Scheduling, and Project Management. In Visualizing Your Business (pp. 139–145). John Wiley & Sons. Download

Hildebrand, V., & Hearron, P. (1997). Advocacy and Professionalism. In Management of child development centers (pp. 402–405). Upper Saddle River, N.J: Merrill. Download

Humphries, Elsspeth, & Senden, Beres. (2000). Leadership and change : A dialogue of theory and practice. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 25(1), 26–31. Download

Jason, Debra A. (1992). Surefire steps for brochure readership. Direct Marketing, 54(9), 27–29. Download

Johnston, Jane, & Nahmad-Williams, Lindy. (2009). Chapter 14 : Leadership and Management of Early Years Settings. In Early childhood studies (pp. 422–445). Pearson Longman. Download

Kaplan, Robert S., & Norton, David P. (1996). Using the balanced scorecard as a strategic management system. Harvard Business Review, 74(1), 75–85. Download

Keirsey, David, & Bates, Marilyn. (1984). Chapter 1 : Different Drums and Different Drummers. In Please understand me: character & temperament types (pp. 1–26). Del Mar, Calif: Prometheus Nemesis Book Co. Download

Kleppenborg, Timothy J. (2009). Chapter 13 : Leading and Managing Project Teams. In Contemporary project management (pp. 340–371). Cengage Learning South Western. Download

Kummerow, Jean M., Barger, Nancy J., & Kirby, Linda K. (1997). Chapter 2 : Communication and Conflict. In WORKTypes (pp. 26–54). New York, NY: Warner Books. Download

Lampert, Jo. (2012). Chapter 6 : The Teaching That Matters, Merging Our Personal Beliefs With Our Professional Practice in the Classroom. In Introductory Indigenous studies in education: reflection and the importance of knowing (pp. 83–100). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education Australia. Download

MacNaughton G., Siraj-Blatchford I., & Rolfe S. A. (2001). Doing early childhood research: international perspectives on theory and practice. Buckingham [England]: Open University Press. Download

Mahoney, Chris. (2008). Our role in early childhood leadership and advocacy. Every Child, 14(4). Download

Marturano, Janice. (2014). Chapter 3: Mindfulness and Leadership Excellence. In Finding the space to lead: a practical guide to mindful leadership (pp. 30–42). New York: Bloomsbury Press. Download

Miller, Melinda. (2009). Action research : The Kurilpa cultural project. In the LOOP Magazine, (Spring), 10–15. Download

Mohan, Terry et al. (2008). Chapter 9: Oral Reports and Presentations. In Communicating as professionals (pp. 246–275). South Melbourne: Thomson. Download

Murray, Pete, Poole, David, & Jones, Grant. (2006). Chapter 12 : Managing High Performance Teams: Contexts and Issues. In Contemporary issues in management and organisational behaviour (pp. 308–337). South Melbourne, Vic: Thomson Learning. Download

Myers, Isabel B. with Myers, Peter B. (1995). Ch 9 : Descriptions of the Sixteen Types. In Gifts differing: understanding personality type (pp. 83–112). Palo Alto, Calif: Davies-Black. Download

Neugebauer, Bonnie, & Neugebauer, Roger. (2000). Child care : Singapore style. Child Care Information Exchange, (133), 40–42. Download

Neugebauer, R. (2000). Taking communication to a new level. Child Care Information Exchange, (131), 86–90. Download

Nolan, M. (2007). Chapter 1 : Mentor Coaching : An Overview. In Mentor coaching and leadership in early care and education (pp. 1–19). Clifton Park, NY: Thompson Delmar Learning. Download

Norton, M. S. (2005). Chapter 2 : Postmodernism : The Reconstructivist Movement and Theories and Concepts of Leadership. In Executive leadership for effective administration (pp. 41–62). Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon. Download

Nupponen, H. (n.d.). Leadership and Management. Every Child, 2000(6), 8–9. Download

Nupponen, Hanna. (2006). Framework for developing leadership skills in child care centres in Queensland, Australia. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 7(2), 146–161. Download

Owens, R.G, & Valesky, T.C. (2007). Chapter 8 : Adaptive Leadership. In Organizational behavior in education: adaptive leadership and school reform (pp. 267–293). Boston: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon. Download

Ozga, J., & Walker, L. (1995). Women in Education Management : Theory and Practice. In Gender and changing educational management (pp. 34–43). Sydney: Hodder Headline. Download

O’Rourke, J.S., & Boulger, C.A. (2009). Chapter 2 : From Ideas to Actions. In Writing and presenting a business plan (Vol. Managerial communication series, pp. 11–27). Australia: South-Western Cengage Learning. Download

Pearce, Craig L. (2004). The future of leadership : combining vertical and shared leadership to transform knowledge work. Academy of Management Executive, 18(1), 47–57 Download

Penn, Helen. (2011). Chapter 8 : Working practices. In Quality in early childhood services : an international perspective (pp. 136–148). McGraw Hill. Download

Priesta, Kathryn [et al.]. (2008). Warrki Jarrinjaku ‘working together everyone and listening’: growing together as leaders for Aboriginal children in remote central Australia. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 16(1), 117–130. Download

Reinhartz, Judy, & Beach, Don M. (2004). Chapter 6 : Organisational Leadership : Decision Making and Communication. In Educational leadership: changing schools, changing roles (pp. 114–135). Boston: Pearson/A and B. Download

Reio Jr, & Thomas G. (2005). Emotions as a lens to explore teacher identity and change. Teaching and Teacher Education, 21(8), 985–993. Download

Robbins, S, Bergman, R, Stagg, I, & Coulter, M. (2005). Chapter 8 : The Importance of Strategic Planning. In Foundations of management (pp. 258–289). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Prentice Hall. Download

Robbins, Stephen et al. (2005). Chapter 10: Managing change and innovations. In Foundations of management (pp. 326–363). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Prentice Hall. Download

Robins, Alison, & Callan, Sue. (2009). Chapter 6 : Mentoring and Supporting Teams. In Managing early years settings: supporting and leading teams (pp. 103–124). Los Angeles: SAGE. Download

Rodd, Jillian. (2006a). Chapter 1 : Unpicking Leadership in the Early Childhood Context. In Leadership in early childhood (pp. 9–29). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. Download

Rodd, Jillian. (2006b). Chapter 2 : Who are the Leaders in Early Childhood Settings? In Leadership in early childhood (pp. 30–49). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. Download

Rodd, Jillian. (2006c). Chapter 6 : Working Together to Find Solutions and Resolve Differences. In Leadership in early childhood (pp. 104–128). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. Download

Rodd, Jillian. (2013a). Chapter 1 : Unravelling Leadership in the Early Childhood Sector. In Leadership in early childhood: the pathway to professionalism (pp. 11–27). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. Download

Rodd, Jillian. (2013b). Chapter 6 : Leading Conflict Resolution : from Discord to Accord. In Leadership in early childhood: the pathway to professionalism (pp. 102–125). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. Download

Rodd, Jillian. (2013c). Chapter 9 : Leading Professional Development : Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching. In Leadership in early childhood: the pathway to professionalism (pp. 166–181). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. Download

Rolfe, Ann. (2008). How to design your mentoring program. Training and Development in Australia, 35(5), 32–34. Download

Rose, C., & Nicholl, M. (1998). The MI Quiz. In Accelerated learning for the 21st century: the six-step plan to unlock your master-mind (pp. 110–115). New York: Dell Publishing. Download

Rowe, A., & Boulgarides, J. (1992). Decision Style Inventory Instructions. In Managerial decision making (pp. 37–39). New York: Macmillan. Download

Sergiovanni, T.J. (2003). Chapter 2 : The Lifeworld at the Center : Values and Action in Educational Leadership. In Effective educational leadership (Vol. Leading and managing for effective education, pp. 14–24). London: Open University in association with Paul Chapman Pub. Download

Sinclair, Amanda. (2007). Chapter 9 : Leading with Spirit. In Leadership for the disillusioned : Moving beyond myths and heroes to leading that liberates (pp. 145–164). Allen & Unwin Download

Sinclair, M. (2000). Social justice in education initiatives : who really benefits. The Practising Administrator, 22(3), 28–30. Download

Stanley, David, & Lapsley, Jenny. (2008). Student mentors : supporting new-to-course transition. Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association, (32), 46–60. Download

Stephen P. Robbins et al. (2009). Chapter 7: Foundations of Planning. In Management (pp. 242–267). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education Australia. Download

Stephens, Karen. (2001). Creative staff training is key to quality. Child Care Information Exchange, (142), 27–30.

Sumsion, Jennifer. (2006). From Whitlam to Economic Rationalism and Beyond: A Conceptual Framework for Political Activism in Children’s Services. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 31(1), 1–9. Download

Torres-Guzman, M., & Carter, R. T. (2000). Looking at self as the critical element for change in multicultural education: Pushing at the seam of theory, research and practice. Teachers College Record, 102(5), 861–863. Download

Van Keen, Klaas, & Sleegers, Peter. (2006). How does it feel? Teachers’ emotions in a context of change. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 38(1), 85–111. Download

Viljoen, J., & Dann, S. (2000). Process of Strategic Management. In Strategic management: planning and implementing successful corporate strategies (pp. 45–59). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education Australia. Download

Waniganayake, M., Wilks, S., & Linser, R. (2007). Chapter 46 : Creating Thinking Professionals : Teaching and Learning About Professional Practice Using Interactive Technology. In Handbook of teacher education: globalization, standards and professionalism in times of change (pp. 675–689). Dordrecht: Springer. Download

Whetten, David A., & Camerson, Kim S. (2007). Chapter 7 : Managing Conflict : Skill Learning. In Developing management skills (pp. 380–408). London: Pearson Education Ltd. Download

Widener, Chris. (2002). Top skills of extraordinary leaders. The Practising Administrator, 24(3), 10–10. Download

Woodrow, Christine, & Busch, Gillian. (2008). Repositioning early childhood leaderhsip as action and activism. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 16(1), 83–93. Download

Yuen, Lai Ha. (2011). Early childhood teacher learning through a professional development school program in Hong Kong. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 32(1), 72–83. Download