The role of educational leaders, especially school leaders, has changed radically as countries have attempted to transform their education systems to prepare young people to function in today's world of rapid technological change, economic globalisation and increased migration and mobility. "Dancing on a Shifting Carpet" argues that, in order to achieve this transformation, there is an urgent need for the standard model of schooling to change and offers practical advice on how to bring about such breakthrough change.

Author Biography

Leoni Degenhardt PhD has been involved in all levels of education, in government, Catholic and independent sectors, in rural, urban and suburban settings. She has held system positions related to school improvement and professional development as well as deputy principal and principal positions. From 1994 until 2008 she was principal of an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls.