This book enables change leaders to achieve any scale of effective change within a school context. It offers a wide range of tips and techniques to help persuade colleagues to support and implement ideas for improvements. Leading Change in Schools: A Practical Handbook enables readers to: Clarify objectives and present a powerful case for change Persuade fundholders and gatekeepers of the benefits of change Create a strategic plan for implementing change and maximizing its benefits Communicate proactively and positively throughout a project Anticipate and limit the impact of resistance Influence colleagues' reactions to change Maintain momentum and energy through long projects Capture individual and organizational learning for future change Ensure a productive and positive result Leading Change in Schools: A Practical Handbook draws on the experience of many teachers and school leaders working in a wide variety of situations to improve their schools. The author has used her extensive experience of working with schools in flux to write an accessible and practical guide to the vital skills of influencing people positively when introducing a change into schools. The book's central premise is that you are the best expert in your school to lead change.