Leading for tomorrow : a primer for succeeding in higher education leadership / Pamela L. Eddy and Elizabeth Kirby ; foreword by Adrianna Kezar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eddy, Pamela Lynn, author.

Kirby, Elizabeth, author.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges--United States--Administration.

Universities and colleges.

College administrators.

United States.

Administration.

College administrators--Professional relationships--United States.

Educational leadership--United States.

Educational leadership.

Universities and colleges--Administration.

Physical Description:

xi, 288 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, [2020]

Summary:

"When faculty climb the ranks into leadership positions, they come with years of knowledge and experience, yet they are often blindsided by the delicate interpersonal situations and political minefields they must now navigate as university administrators. What are the specific skills that faculty need to acquire when they move into administrative positions, and how can they build upon their existing abilities to excel in these roles? What skills can other mid-level leaders learn to help in their positions? Using an engaging case study approach, Leading for Tomorrow provides readers with real-world examples that will help them reflect on their own management and communication styles. It also shows newly minted administrators how they can follow best practices while still developing a style of leadership that is authentic and uniquely their own. The book's case studies offer practical solutions for how to deal with emerging trends and persistent problems in the field of higher education, from decreasing state funding to political controversies on campus. Leading for Tomorrow gives readers the tools they need to get the best out of their team, manage conflicts, support student success, and instill a campus culture of innovation that will meet tomorrow's challenges"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Leadership and learning on the fly

Courageous leadership during times of change

Communication : talking about the walk

Conflict management

Strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making

Student success : tools that matter

Partnering with others : networked leadership

Preparing to address higher education trends.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

9780813596792

0813596793

OCLC:

1125082258

Publisher Number:

99984967622