1st Edition

Glocalization and the Development of a Hybrid Leadership Model A Study of Chinese University Presidency

By Qingyan Tian Copyright 2021
284 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

284 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

284 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Through in-depth interviews with the presidents of major Chinese universities, this text explores the changing demands on leaders in Higher Education in the wake of globalization, and develops a contemporary model of Hybrid Leadership. Glocalization and the Development of a Hybrid Leadership Model examines the leadership philosophies and practices of Chinese university presidents and presents... Read more

Part I: Introduction and Overview  1. The World of Globalization and Localization Calls for Glocal Leadership  2. The Evolution of the Role of University President in the United States and China  3. Connecting existing Understandings of Glocal Leadership  4. Methodological Considerations for a Glocal Approach in Leadership Studies  Part II: Hybrid Presidential Roles  5. Visionary  6. CEO  7. Fundraiser  8. Head of Internationalization  9. Minister of Houqin  10. Scholar + Jack-of-All-Trades  11. Friends Raiser and Relationship Balancer  12. Moral Role Model  13. Non-Leader (Symbolic Role)  Part III: A Hybrid Leadership Model  14. Toward a Hybrid Leadership Model  15. Future Directions

Biography

Qingyan Tian serves as the Provost’s Special Assistant for International Outreach at Christopher Newport University, Virginia, US.  She also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Leadership and American Studies.