Professionalizing leadership: debating education, certification and practice

This engaging book presents a lively debate surrounding the professionalisation of leadership.

With contributions from both sides of the argument, the book considers the historical overview of leadership and management as a profession, questions what constitutes a profession, and critically addresses the practicality of professionalising leadership.

With a vast range of perspectives including political philosophy, behavioural professionalism, limits to the professionalisation of management and its historical contexts, the book intends to facilitate further discussion on the issues at stake and allow the reader to situate their point of view within the wider debate.