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Rethinking Leadership Practices in a Complex, Multicultural, and Global Environment.
The complexity of the decisions that today's higher education leaders face—as they engage with a diversifying student body, globalization and technological advances—requires embracing new ways of thinking about leadership.
This book examines the new theories and concepts of leadership that are described in the multidisciplinary literature on leadership, and are being applied in other sectors—from government to the non-profit and business communities—to explore the implications for leaders and leadership programs in higher education.
At a time when the heroic, controlling, and distant leader of the past has given way to a focus on teams, collectives and social change, the contributors to this book ask: What new skills and competencies should leaders and programs be addressing?
The recognition of the interdependence of groups within organizations, and between organizations; of cultural and social differences; and of how technology has sped up decision time and connected people across the globe; have changed the nature of leadership as well as made the process more complex and diffuse.
This book is addressed to anyone developing institutional, regional or national leadership development programs; to aspiring leaders planning to participate in such programs; and to campus leaders concerned with the development and pipeline of emerging leaders. It will be particularly useful for administrators in faculty development offices who are planning and creating workshops in leadership training, and for staff in human resource offices who offer similar training.
Contributors: Laurel Beesemyer; Rozana Carducci; Pamela Eddy; Tricia Bertram Gallant; Lynn Gangone; Cheryl Getz; Jeni Hart; Jerlando F. L. Jackson; Lara Jaime; Adrianna Kezar; Bridget R. McCurtis; Sharon McDade; Robert J. Nash; Elizabeth M. O'Callahan; Sue V. Rosser; Lara Scott.
Biography
Adrianna Kezar is an associate professor at the University of Southern California, and focuses on research related to leadership, change, diversity/equity, and organizational behavior. She has developed several leadership development academies including The Institute for Emerging Women Leaders, and has participated in leadership development institutes as a faculty member, including HERS.
Author: Adrianna Kezar
Published Date: April 2009
Publisher: Stylus Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 157922282X
ISBN-13: 9781579222826
Edition Description: New Edition
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Friday, 23 September 2011 11:00
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Edie Boatright
Heroes have always been a huge influence on my life. My heroes have varied with the different stages of my life. They have included a pastor's wife I considered a wonderful, compassionate person and mother. A friend I considered an excellent communicator with her husband. A female boss or co-worker whom I could pattern my career. I have always heard you would pattern yourself after someone you admire or the boss you want to be someday. This has helped me stay focused and on track. Great choice of reading.
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 21:06
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Gregg
I enjoyed the book. It was different than what I expected. It helped me on a more personal level, rather than with branching out and expanding my network. I will use the knowledge in my personal life, first, because that foundation the author spoke of plays such an important role in my life. I have and will continue recommending this book to people. I think it gives great direction! The greatest action step I have taken is to begin identifying my (s)hero! Watch out world... here I come!
