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Journal of Social Work Education Volume 36, 2000 - Issue 3
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Special Section of Millennium Project Articles

An Analysis of Leadership Within the Social Work Profession

Michael G. Rank School of Social Work, University of South Florida, AustinCorrespondence[email protected]
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William S. Hutchison School of Social Work, University of South Florida, Austin
Pages 487-502 | Accepted 01 Apr 2000, Published online: 20 Mar 2014
 
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Abstract

This article presents the results of a study investigating how individuals currently in leadership positions within the Council on Social Work Education and the National Association of Social Workers perceive social work leadership. A random sample of 75 deans and directors and 75 executive directors and presidents were selected to participate in a telephone survey employing an eight-item, open-ended questionnaire. The findings define leadership within the social work profession and describe social work leadership as different from other professions. The participants identified essential skills for social work leaders and articulated a mission for social work leadership in the 21st century.

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