Thriving in Academic Leadership

The impact of complex and dynamic outside forces, from the pandemic to the interacting socio-cultural, political, economic, and technological factors, calls for strengthened leadership in institutions of higher education. Thriving in Academic Leadership provides informative and inspiring stories from academic leaders to encourage and inspire early and mid-career scholars to pursue leadership.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The demands placed on institutions of higher education are continually increasing, and the recent years, particularly the Coronavirus pandemic, have profoundly impacted academic life in unprecedented ways. The influence of complex and ever-evolving external factors, ranging from global health crises to the interplay of socio-cultural, political, economic, and technological dynamics, demands robust leadership. However, despite the growing global faculty population, we have witnessed a decline in faculty participation in leadership roles in the 21st century.
To foster and ignite the aspirations of early and mid-career scholars toward leadership, there is a pressing need for enhanced support. Thriving in Academic Leadership is a valuable resource that addresses this need, offering insightful and motivating narratives from academic leaders at colleges and universities across the globe, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Personal and captivating, these stories resonate with a diverse audience of academics, serving as a source of inspiration and guidance for those aspiring to leadership roles or currently occupying leadership positions, seeking to ascend the leadership ladder. By delving into the experiences and insights of these accomplished leaders, Thriving in Academic Leadership provides valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the challenges and opportunities of academic leadership.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837533039