Glocalization and the Development of a Hybrid Leadership Model: A Study of Chinese University Presidency

This text explores the changing demands on leaders in Higher Education in the wake of globalization and develops a contemporary model of Hybrid Leadership. It combines leadership philosophies and practices from local and global contexts to ensure effective leadership and inform the development of a new model characterized by global competency, multiple cultural and sectoral mindsets, and geographically adaptable skill sets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Glocalization, a term coined to describe the integration of global and local factors, has had a profound impact on the field of higher education. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demands on leaders in higher education have evolved significantly. This text aims to explore the changing demands on leaders in higher education in the wake of globalization and develop a contemporary model of Hybrid Leadership.

Through in-depth interviews with the presidents of major Chinese universities, this text delves into the leadership philosophies and practices of these individuals. It presents new insights and perspectives on the meaning and practice of leadership in a global era. The chapters foreground the experiences of leaders in higher education to demonstrate how they perceive and balance diverse and potentially conflicting local and global demands, and ensure effective leadership by combining leadership philosophies and practices from local and global contexts.

The development of a new model of leadership characterized by the hybridization of the global and local at the contextual and personal levels is the ultimate goal of this text. This model is marked by global competency, multiple cultural and sectoral mindsets, and geographically adaptable skill sets. It challenges and enriches the existing theories of leadership for higher education and will be of interest to scholars, post-graduate students, and academics in the fields of educational leadership, international and comparative education, higher education, and leadership studies.

Practitioners of leadership in general and higher education leadership in particular will also find this text valuable. It provides practical insights and strategies for navigating the complex terrain of globalized higher education and leading effectively in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

In conclusion, Glocalization and the Development of a Hybrid Leadership Model offers a comprehensive exploration of the changing demands on leaders in higher education and presents a new model of leadership that is capable of navigating the complexities of a globalized world. It will be of interest to scholars, post-graduate students, and practitioners in the fields of higher education and leadership, and will contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the future of leadership in education.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367612573