ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND COACHING SKILLS IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS

Despite the vast literature on leadership, there is little consensus regarding the characteristics of exceptional leaders and leadership. The definitions which delineate various dimensions of leadership, often fail to provide a definitive state-ment even when exhibiting similarities. The primary rationale behind this lies in the fact that leadership necessitates the manifestation of distinct traits in varying situations and circumstances. The type of leadership required within different organizations and even within the same organization can fluctuate across diverse contexts. Consequently, the interpre-tation of leadership varies depending on the position, group dynamics, and the process of the leader. Considering this, the objective of this work is to briefly analyze some important points when talking about leadership, and specifically when it is focused to education. Although researchers have proposed numerous alternatives to conceptualize leaders-hip, for us it is imperative to emphasize two core components at the heart of the concept. First, leadership constitutes a process; it is not a linear and one-way event but rather an occurrence instigated by a series of interactions. Secondly, leadership is enacted within groups.