While there are significant differences between England and Scotland in the politics, the policy environment and the management of schools, leadership development both north and south of the border is charged with addressing what has been termed a recruitment and retention "crisis". An emerging phenomenon in both jurisdictions is that of…

School administrators today must learn on the job and develop new skills while providing instructional leadership every day. Leaders must accept and adapt new theories and allow themselves to grow. Ultimately, it is the school leaders' responsibility to match skills to the needs of every student. (MLF)