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Learning to Lead in Higher Education

Paul Ramsden author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Jan '98

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The future success of our universities depends on academics' capacity to respond energetically to change. To help academics face new and uncertain demands, we need an entirely different approach to their management and leadership. This book shows academic leaders how to increase resource productivity and enhance teaching quality. It also demonstrates how leaders can help their staff through momentous change without compromising professional standards.
Drawing on ideas from the world of business leadership as well as research into what makes academics committed and productive, Learning to Lead in Higher Education provides heads of departments and course leaders with practical tools they can use to improve their management and leadership skills. It shows academic and university leaders at all levels how they can turn adversity into prosperity.

'At last - a thoughtful and well-crafted guide to effective departmental leadership in universities! ... a useful sourcebook for heads of academics departments. It should be invaluable to new heads and will also offer experienced heads fresh insights and opportunities for reflection on their leadership role.' - Studies in Higher Education

'This is a sharply focussed and highly current text which will serve to ground the area of academic leadership in something more than trial and error!' - Ms. Hilary Dyer, Chester University College


'Ramsden is to be congratulated for this committed and passionate intervention in a vital educational arena that is clearly set to become increasingly important and contested in our current political milieu.' - ESCalate

ISBN: 9780415152006

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 480g

304 pages