Leadership theory

National College for School Leadership – Hay McBer Model

In 1999 the NCSL commissioned Hay McBer to research leadership in schools. This research led to the development of a model of school leadership which formed the basis of further discussion. The NCSL now seems to be moving away from this approach towards an integrated leadership development framework (see Section 6).

The 17 school leadership qualities in the Hay McBer Model are as follows:

1. 
   Analytical Thinking
   
2. 
   Challenge and Support
   
3. 
   Confidence
   
4. 
   Developing Potential
   
5. 
   Drive for Improvement
   
6. 
   Holding People Accountable
   
7. 
   Impact and Influence
   
8. 
   Information Seeking
   
9. 
   Initiative
   
10. 
    Integrity
    
11. 
    Personal Convictions
    
12. 
    Respect for Others
    
13. 
    Strategic Thinking
    
14. 
    Teamworking
    
15. 
    Transformational Leadership
    
16. 
    Understanding the Environment
    
17. 
    Understanding Others
    

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