Research and analysis

What attributes and skills are required for executive headship of federations?

This research builds on a previous report to gain a wider insight into the role of executive head.

• From: National College for Teaching and Leadership
• Published: 1 June 2012

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What attributes and skills are required for executive headship of federations?

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The primary executive headship research, by Iain Barnes, in 2006 looked at how 6 headteachers led more than 1 school. The research identified 6 important skills and attributes of executive headteachers. This study builds on that research to gain a wider insight into the role of executive head within federations.

The report found that 3 of the skills identified by Barnes were still very significant:

• strategic thinking
• exhibiting faith in others
• developing positive relationships

Findings suggest 3 further attributes of executive heads which have implications on the future leadership development provision for executive heads of federations.

Published 1 June 2012