Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Acknowledgments --
Introduction --
Values and knowledge for professional leadership --
Professional leadership in social work --
Values, diversity and social justice in professional leadership --
Theoretical models to support professional leadership --
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Theoretical models to support professional leadership --
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Leading social work in different contexts --
Practice development education with individuals --
Working with learning groups and teams --
Professional leadership within and across organizations --
Practitioner evaluation and research --
Conclusion --
References.

Professional leadership is increasingly recognized as being vital to enhancing social work's reputation and effectiveness. Although professional leadership is one of the nine domains of the professional capability framework in England, sometimes leadership is assumed to be the prerogative of managers rather than the responsibility of all professional social workers. The participation of social workers and social work educators in shaping professional cultures within organizations through practice innovation, practitioner research, and workforce development is thus crucial. Drawing on theories that challenge hierarchical concepts of leadership, this book will enable experienced social work practitioners and educators to develop their professional leadership to more expert levels.