The Practice of Leadership in Higher Education

This practice-orientated book explores the nature of leadership in higher education during three key stages of the leadership cycle: becoming, being and leaving leadership.

Autorentext

Kendall Jarrett is a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education Management at the University of Bath, UK, as well as a Lecturer in Higher Education at the University of Kent, UK.

Stephen Newton is a longstanding management consultant and qualified business coach.

Inhalt

PART 1. Realities of leadership in higher education in a changing world 1. Defining leadership in HE 2. Developing leaders from within 3. Learning to be a leader PART 2A. Leadership insights: from within the sector 4. The influence of experience and culture on leadership 5. Leading for learning: Building on values and teaching expertise to effect change 6. Leading complex educational systems 7. Academics in exile - A ghost chapter 8. Leadership legacy in Higher Education PART 2B. Leadership insights: from outside the sector 9. Lessons from corporate leadership 10. Military leadership 11. Leadership in sport 12. Leadership in the public and third sectors PART 3. Stories of leadership in higher education 13. Becoming a leader 14. Being a leader 15. Leaving leadership In conclusion