When People Matter Most by Colin Prentice

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Colin was Director of the Schools Partnership Office at the University. The book was co-authored by Dr Ian Hunter, a senior lecturer in the Business School, who conducted lengthy interviews with Colin over the past two years.

The book, When People Matter Most: Vision-Driven Leadership offers insight into the role and impact of a leader in transforming schools, organisations, and communities. 

"From the classrooms of Auckland to the freezing wastes of Mongolia it takes you on a heart-stirring journey that inspires and challenges.  It is a pragmatic but deeply human-values-based approach to leadership and life," Dr Hunter says.

The book has received an enthusiastic response. More than 300 people attended the launch and 75% of the first-run was sold prior to release. Colin has appeared across New Zealand media promoting the book.

Colin Prentice was one of the youngest secondary school principals in New Zealand, and was the founding Principal of Macleans College, Auckland, where he established a reputation for high academic standards, firm discipline, and age-old values.  Following a Commonwealth Relations Scholarship to London University he then led Mt Roskill Grammar to become one of the top multicultural schools in New Zealand.  In 1994 he took over as CEO of New Zealand's premier aid agency, World Vision, visiting trouble spots such as Rwanda, Cambodia, Chernobyl, and Kosovo. In 2000 he joined the University of Auckland.

When People Matter Most is intended for the 1 in 4 New Zealanders who are involved in not-for-profit organisations, providing information about leadership, governance, vision, motivation, raising standards, and establishing value-based organisational cultures.