Reframing Academic Leadership by Lee G. Bolman (9780787988067)

Description - Reframing Academic Leadership by Lee G. Bolman

"Colleges and universities constitute a special type of
organization; and their complex mission, dynamics, personnel
structures, and values require a distinct set of understandings and
skills to lead and manage them well."

?From the Preface
In Reframing Academic Leadership, Lee G. Bolman and Joan
V. Gallos offer higher education leaders a provocative and
pragmatic guide for

Crafting dynamic institutions where the whole is greater than
the sum of the parts

Creating campus environments that facilitate creativity and
commitment

Forging alliances and partnerships in service of the
mission

Building shared vision and campus cultures that unite and
inspire

Serving the larger goals of the academy and society

Throughout the book, the authors integrate powerful conceptual
frameworks with rich and compelling real-world cases to support
academic leaders searching for the best in themselves and in their
institutions. The book tackles thorny issues such as building
institutional clarity and capacity, managing conflict, coping with
difficult people, partnering with the boss, and developing
leadership resilience.
Following in the tradition of Bolman and Deal's classic
Reframing Organizations, Bolman and Gallos emphasize a
pragmatic approach. They tease out the unique challenges and
opportunities in academic leadership and provide ideas, tools, and
encouragement to help higher education leaders see more clearly,
feel more confident, and become more skilled and versatile in
handling the vicissitudes of daily life. Reframing Academic
Leadership is the resource for those seeking to understand,
develop, and manage colleges and universities.

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