Leading system redesign – 1

“Leading system redesign”, by Professor David Hargreaves, presents a thought-provoking analysis of the opportunities and challenges presented by the “Wikipedia world” of web 2.0 for transforming the goals of system redesign in education. The publication explores the means by which these goals might be realised, the kinds of leadership that will be required, and the forms of governance under which it will flourish.

This first pamphlet in the series is largely conceptual in its treatment of system redesign. Its aim is to show that system redesign will need to be more ambitious it is to achieve its aim of educational transformation. It points to the opportunities that are becoming available but will not be deployed without changes in how we define leadership and put it into operation in schools. This means that the key challenges for leaders at every level in the education service are now usually exacting. The pamphlet is concerned with the nature of the challenges and the general direction of the ways by which they can be met.

This publication is aimed at educational practitioners at all levels who are interested in exploring new opportunities for system redesign in education. It is an important resource for anyone seeking to understand the evolving landscape of education and the role of technology in shaping it. It offers practical guidance and insights into the leadership needed to transform educational systems and create a world-class network of innovative, high-performing schools in partnership with business and the wider community.