Leading for Tomorrow - 9780813596792

Leading for TomorrowA Primer for Succeeding in Higher Education Leadership\nAuthor(s): Pamela L. Eddy, Elizabeth Kirby, Adrianna Kezar\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Rutgers University Press, United States\nImprint: Rutgers University Press\nISBN-13: 9780813596792, 978-0813596792\nSynopsis\nWhen faculty climb the ranks into leadership positions, they come with years of knowledge and experience, yet they are often blindsided by the delicate interpersonal situations and political minefields they must now navigate as university administrators. What are the specific skills that faculty need to acquire when they move into administrative positions, and how can they build upon their existing abilities to excel in these roles? What skills can other mid-level leaders learn to help in their positions?\n Using an engaging case study approach, Leading for Tomorrow provides readers with real-world examples that will help them reflect on their own management and communication styles. It also shows.