ICL is a leading contributor to the international knowledge base at the heart of the science and practice of collaborative leadership. The bestselling Collaborative Leadership:
Developing Effective Partnerships for Communities and Schools (now in its
second edition) is a required text in leading universities and training
programs around the world.
For as long as people have thought about leadership, there’s very
little good research – and less understanding – of how leadership
really works. Somehow, we just expect it to happen. Too often we teach it
through war stories and anecdotes. ICL’s books, articles and editorials
are published to move us all beyond this point … to help educators and
leaders think.
What education leaders are saying about the second edition
"Hank Rubin has fashioned a new and needed vision for collaborative leadership that can work anywhere—especially in schools. Rubin properly argues that public school success is not a top-down enterprise; it is a collaborative one. He reminds us that well-managed relationships and intentional collaboration are essential skills for all school leaders, from those teaching in classrooms to those running state agencies. This is a must-read for teachers and other champions of school policies and practices that support the success of every student."
John Wilson, Executive Director
National Education Association
"Hank Rubin translates complex, contextually driven processes into digestible bites. The text is compelling, refreshing, and a joy to read."
Chris Ferguson, Program Associate
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
"Rubin's book provides an eloquent and practical articulation of collaborative leadership and its potential to improve the partnership of communities and public schools."
Wendy Caszatt-Allen, Teacher and Author
Mid-Prairie Middle School, Kalona, IA