1st Edition

The Practice of Leadership in Higher Education Real-world Perspectives on Becoming, Being and Leaving

Edited By Kendall Jarrett, Stephen Newton Copyright 2021
282 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

282 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

282 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This practice-orientated book explores the nature of leadership in higher education during three key stages of the leadership cycle: becoming, being, and leaving leadership. Providing perspectives on leadership from a range of professional sectors, this book presents considered views on contemporary and future leadership practices in higher education from a global network of contributors.... Read more

PART 1. Realities of leadership in higher education in a changing world  1. Defining leadership in HE  2. Developing leaders from within  3. Learning to be a leader  PART 2A. Leadership insights: from within the sector  4. The influence of experience and culture on leadership  5. Leading for learning: Building on values and teaching expertise to effect change  6. Leading complex educational systems  7. Academics in exile – A ghost chapter  8. Leadership legacy in Higher Education  PART 2B. Leadership insights: from outside the sector 9. Lessons from corporate leadership  10. Military leadership  11. Leadership in sport  12. Leadership in the public and third sectors  PART 3. Stories of leadership in higher education  13. Becoming a leader  14. Being a leader  15. Leaving leadership   In conclusion

Biography

Kendall Jarrett is a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education Management at the University of Bath, UK, as well as a Lecturer in Higher Education at the University of Kent, UK.

Stephen Newton is a longstanding management consultant and qualified business coach.

 

This book is aimed at anyone leading in higher education, whatever level of leadership their role may require… it would be particularly helpful for colleagues needing to reflect formally on their leadership – for example for academic promotion or Senior Fellowship application.

Liz Mossop, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Development and Engagement, University of Lincoln, UK.