Forward.-Preface.-Introduction.-Chapter 1 An overview of the evidence concerning the relationship between leadership and high performance in schools and school systems.- Chapter 2 Leadership development and leadership practice in an Asian Context-theories, models and empirical evidence.- Chapter 3 Leadership Development and Training in exceptional schools and school systems in Asia: Case Study 1.- Chapter 4 Leadership Development and Training in exceptional schools and school systems in Asia: Case Study 2.- Chapter 5 Leadership Development and Training in exceptional schools and school systems in Asia: Case Study 3.- Chapter 6 Collaborative learning and leadership in Asian schools and school systems.- Chapter 7 Distributed Leadership -practice, pitfalls and promises in an Asian context.- Chapter 8 Transforming Schools and School Systems - Current Lessons and Future Directions.- Conclusion.