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1 Out Of 10 Peter Hyman

1 Out Of 10 By Peter Hyman

1 Out Of 10 by Peter Hyman


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Why has Peter Hyman, the Prime Minister's chief speechwriter, swapped the corridors of power for the corridors of a tough inner-city comprehensive? This book presents an insider's account of leadership - a Prime Minister and a Head Teacher. It is also an exploration of change, whether it's a political party, a school, an individual or a country.

1 Out Of 10 Summary

1 Out Of 10: From Downing Street Vision to Classroom Reality by Peter Hyman

'Why the hell have you come to a place like this?' These are the words of a twelve-year-old pupil upon meeting one of the Prime Minister's key strategists in the playground. Why has Peter Hyman, the Prime Minister's chief speech writer, swapped the corridors of power for the corridors of a tough inner-city comprehensive? And would ten years at the heart of Westminster politics be adequate training for a new life in the classroom? Peter is thrown in at the deep end. He has to cope with a child trying to escape out of a sixth-floor window, a detention room full of disruptive children and a staff room of teachers hostile to many of New Labour's reforms. This is an insider's account of leadership - a Prime Minister and a Head Teacher. What makes someone want that kind of responsibility? And what makes them good at it? It is also an exploration of change, whether it's a political party, a school, an individual or a country. It is often said that politicians and their advisor's have no idea what the 'real world' is like. After Peter Hyman's jolt of reality, both his view of politics and his own priorities have been surprisingly reshaped.

About Peter Hyman

Peter Hyman has been an advisor to Tony Blair since 1994, first in opposition and then for more than six years in government. He was Head of the Strategic Communications Unit at Number 10 from 2001 to 2003, and was the Prime Minister's speechwriter. He was previously an advisor to Gordon Brown MP and to the late Donald Dewar MP. He now works at Islington Green School. Married with two children, he lives in London.

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GOR001128303
9780099477471
0099477475
1 Out Of 10: From Downing Street Vision to Classroom Reality by Peter Hyman
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Vintage Publishing
20050210
416
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