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Reflections of a Rookie Dean - Lessons from the First Year (Hardcover)
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Reflections of a Rookie Dean - Lessons from the First Year (Hardcover)
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Conversational in tone and providing highly practical advice for
new deans, Reflections of a Rookie Dean: Lessons from the First
Year chronicles the experiences of a novice college leader.
Providing aspiring and new deans with insight and direction into
the job of leading a college, this book is well positioned to help
new leaders develop a better understanding of leadership in higher
education and the challenges that new deans face. Deans, who
function as middle managers in higher education, face a distinctive
set of challenges. They are responsible for leading their college,
implementing shared strategies, and motivating staff. But, they are
also expected to enact the vision of senior leadership and mobilize
support for broader institutional goals. To be successful, they
must be skilled at managing both up and down the institutional
hierarchy. This book provides insight into: Understanding what
effective leadership looks like in practice Developing leaders in
your college Understanding how to initiate and implement change
Considering the ethical aspects of leading Understanding how your
leadership and college fits within the larger university
Strategically thinking about decision-making Understanding the
rhythms of serving as a new dean and leader. This book is a must
have for aspiring college leaders, organizers of leadership
development programs, and university professors teaching coursework
in higher education administration. Whether you are planning to be
a college leader, are new to your role, or are looking to build
capacity in your college, Reflections of a Rookie Dean can help you
along your leadership journey.
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