Evidence-based leadership development: The 4L framework

Journal of Educational Administration

Volumn 46, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 762-776

  Scott, Shelleyann ^a   Webber, Charles F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Leadership; Leadership development; Lifelong learning; Professional education

Indexed keywords

EID: 53349119201     PISSN: 09578234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09578230810908343     Document Type: Article

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