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Research interests
Chris James is the Professor of Educational Leadership and Management in the Department of Education at the University of Bath. His main research interests are in the leadership and management in schools and colleges, the affective aspects of educational organisations, collaborative working in educational settings and school governing and governance.
During his career, Chris has worked with a range of public, private and not-for-profit organizations including numerous local authorities and schools. He has directed a large number of educational research projects with a total value in excess of £1 million and published over 200 items including six books. Chris has recently completed two research projects on school governing in England.
Research interests
- Leadership and management in education
- School governing and governance
- Affective aspects of educational leadership and management
- System psychodynamics
- Collaborative working in educational settings
Current projects
- Chair of Governors Research Project funded by CfBT Education Trust
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
- 8 Finished
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The Role of the Clerk to the Corporation of FE Colleges in England in Ensuring Quality Colleges Governance
James, C. (PI)
The Education & Training Foundation
1/11/14 → 31/03/15
Project: UK charity
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Effectively Managing Headteacher Performance
James, C. (PI)
1/12/12 → 31/08/13
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Understanding and Developing the Role of the Chair of the School and Governing Body
Eddy Spicer, D. H. (PI) & James, C. (CoI)
17/03/11 → 30/06/12
Project: UK charity
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Managing Mobility to Maximise Learning
James, C. (PI), Brown, C. (CoI), Daniels, H. R. J. (CoI), Jones, G. (CoI) & Lauder, H. (CoI)
National College for School Leadership Ltd
1/11/09 → 1/05/10
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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An analysis of the codes of college governance in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and recommendations for improvement
Forrest, C., Hill, R. & James, C., 17 Jan 2024, In: Management in Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflections on recent developments in the governance of schools in Ireland and the role of the church
Connolly, M., James, C. & Murtagh, L., 6 Jun 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Management in Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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School Principals at Different Stages of Adult Ego Development: Their Sense-Making Capabilities and How Others Experience Them
Gilbride, N. M., James, C. & Carr, S., 1 Mar 2021, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 49, 2, p. 234-250 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Growth of Multi-Academy Trusts in England: Emergent Structures and the Sponsorship of Underperforming Schools
Simon, C. A., James, C. & Simon, A., 1 Jan 2021, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 49, 1, p. 112-127Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Citations (SciVal) -
Reconceptualising and redefining educational leadership practice
James, C., Connolly, M. & Hawkins, M., 31 Dec 2020, In: International Journal of Leadership in Education. 23, 5, p. 618-635 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
13 Citations (SciVal)