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Leadership in English Language Education: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Skills for Changing Times presents both theoretical approaches to leadership and practical skills leaders in English language education need to be effective. Discussing practical skills in detail, and providing readers with the opportunity to acquire new skills and apply them in their own contexts, the text is organized around three themes: The roles and characteristics of leaders Skills for leading ELT leadership in practice Leadership theories and approaches from business and industry are applied to and conclusions are drawn for English language teaching in a variety of organizational contexts, including intensive English programs in English-speaking countries, TESOL departments in universities, ESL programs in community colleges, EFL departments in non-English speaking countries, adult education programs, and commercial ELT centers and schools around the world. This is an essential resource for all administrators, teachers, academics, and teacher candidates in English language education. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Part I: The roles and characteristics of leaders Introduction to Part I Chapter 2: The Ecology of leadership in ELT Chapter 3: A model for leadership in ELT – Leadership IQ Chapter 4: Leadership in US public school settings Chapter 5: Innovation as a hallmark of effective leadership Chapter 6: The role of emotional intelligence in ELT leadership Chapter 7: Leading from the periphery Chapter 8: Leading from behind Part II: Skills for leading Introduction to Part II Chapter 9: Organizational structures Chapter 10: Planning strategically Chapter 11: Ensuring quality programs Chapter 12: Managing performance Chapter 13: Building a communicative toolkit for leadership Chapter 14: Building effective teams Part III: ELT leadership in practice Introduction to Part III Chapter 15: Developing leadership IQ in ELT Chapter 16: How the experience of leadership changes leaders Chapter 17: Developing Servant-Leadership Skills through Cooperative Development