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The collection brings together the latest work of researchers from Australia, Africa, Asia, and Europe focusing on early childhood leadership matters. It covers different aspects of leadership in early education: professional education and development, identity and leadership strategies as well as governance and leadership under different frame conditions.

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Prof. Dr. Petra Strehmel is a professor at the HAW Hamburg, Germany.
Prof. Johanna Heikka is a professor at the University of Tampere, Finland.
Prof. Eeva Hujala is a professor at the University of Tampere and adjunct professor at the University of Eastern Finland.
Jillian Gray Rodd is an independent educational consultant specializing in aspects of leadership in educational organizations.
Manjula Waniganayake is a professor at the University of Macquarie, Sydney, Australia.

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