Viviane Robinson is a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and academic director of its Centre for Educational Leadership. She is the author of numerous articles and five books. Her work has been published in such leading international journals as Educational Researcher, Educational Administration Quarterly and Review of Educational Research.  Viviane is also the Academic Director of the Center for Education Leadership in the Faculty of Education. The Centre delivers the national induction program for new school principals and a comprehensive suite of research-based professional learning opportunities for all types of school leaders. Viviane has consulted on leadership development and research to government agencies and educational leaders in England, Singapore, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She has received awards for her contribution to educational research, policy and practice in New Zealand, Australia and the United States.