Distributed leadership: according to the evidence

Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of the literature concerning distributed leadership and organisational change. The main purpose of the paper is to consider the empirical evidence that highlights a relationship between distributed leadership and organisational outcomes. Design/methodological approach The paper draws on several fields of enquiry, including organisational change, school effectiveness, school improvement and leadership. It systematically analyses the evidence in each field and presents a synthesis of key findings. Findings The evidence shows first, that there is a relationship between distributed leadership and organisational change, second, that there is evidence to suggest that…