Management and Leadership in Social Work Practice and Education
This book merits prime real estate on any social worker's desk or bookshelf. For all the writings about leadership in our profession, this work stands alone by addressing the realities and complexities of social work. In today's world, every social worker--even an independent practitioner--must learn to be an effective manager. We in social work education have long recognized the lack of management practice in our curricula, and now we have the ideal text to fill that gap. No matter how many years of experience the reader has, the range of topics and the depth of practical knowledge offered by the authors make this book accessible, thought-provoking, and ultimately reassuring to social workers that we can, and should, take on the challenges of leadership. --Suzanne England, Dean, School of Social Work, New York UniversityThis is the book I have been looking for. It can be used as text for management and administration classes, as a resource for new deans and directors, and for those responsible for managing specialized organizations. The information is cutting-edge and presented by experienced social work administrators and educators. --Joyce White, Director, Marywood University School of Social WorkThe textManagement and Leadership in Social Work Practice and Educationincorporates many of the newest concepts and innovations in managerial practice and leadership. The various chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the managerial and leadership functions critical to successful management in the field of human services. The book should prove extremely useful to practitioners, social work faculty, and students. --Thom Reilly, Professor/Director, School of Social Work, San Diego State University, and former County Manager/CEO, Clark County (the Las Vegas Valley), NevadaThis is the book I have been looking for. It can be used as text for management and administration classes, as a resource for new deans and directors, and for those responsible for managing specialized organizations. The information is cutting-edge and presented by experienced social work administrators and educators. --Joyce White, Director, Marywood University School of Social WorkThe textManagement and Leadership in Social Work Practice and Educationincorporates many of the newest concepts and innovations in managerial practice and leadership. The various chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the managerial and leadership functions critical to successful management in the field of human services. The book should prove extremely useful to practitioners, social work faculty, and students. --Thom Reilly, Professor/Director, School of Social Work, San Diego State University, and former County Manager/CEO, Clark County (the Las Vegas Valley), Nevada