The New Leadership Agenda: Pandemic Perspectives from Global Universities

This book provides a deep and personal insight into the challenges faced by higher education leaders in transforming their universities through the financial shocks, changes in learning practice, and returns to new ways of working accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers a theoretical framework to understand what has happened to universities and their future expectations, and is valuable for leaders, staff, students, and employers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book emerges from extensive interviews with esteemed higher education leaders across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It delves deep into the personal experiences and challenges faced by these leaders as they navigated the unprecedented financial shocks, transformative changes in learning practices, and the accelerated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their universities.

The book offers a profound and intimate glimpse into the minds of these visionary leaders as they grappled with the urgent need to transform their institutions. Through a series of thoughtful reflections documented at the time they occurred, the reader gains a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues encountered by these leaders. These reflections are skillfully woven into an overarching theoretical framework, drawing upon other scholarly works in the field to provide a holistic perspective on the evolving landscape of higher education.

The primary objective of this book is to offer valuable insights and a clear roadmap for leaders, staff, students, and employers alike. It serves as a comprehensive context, meticulously analyzed and presented in a concise agenda, to shape future expectations of the ever-changing world of higher education and its profound implications for leadership in this sector and beyond.

By delving into the experiences and strategies employed by these esteemed leaders, the book empowers individuals to adapt and thrive in an environment characterized by constant change. It provides valuable lessons and practical strategies that can be applied to navigate the complexities of higher education, fostering innovation, resilience, and success in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Whether you are a seasoned leader in the field of higher education or someone seeking to expand your knowledge and understanding, this book is a must-read. It offers a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance, equipping you with the tools necessary to lead and shape the future of higher education. So, embark on this transformative journey, and let the insights and wisdom of these remarkable leaders guide you toward a brighter and more promising future.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032386577