Engaging Leaders

Addressing the question of how leadership can work successfully in universities, Engaging Leaders strengthens the sense of shared professional knowledge and capability amongst leaders in higher education. The book is for those who see themselves as leaders in higher education, whether or not this is recognised in their job title. It provides stimulating perspectives on what they might do to become more engaged and engaging, and includes examples of inspiring practice which is already making a difference in universities, colleges and new private providers. It will be of value to established managers as well as those new in post, and also for those participating in postgraduate programmes.

Introduction Chapter 1. Universities and Individualism 1.1 Academic and leadership identities 1.2 The moral purposes of universities 1.3 The corporate agenda Chapter 2. Towards the Learning Oraganization? 2.1 Collective commitment 2.2 Enablers and barriers Chapter 3 Catalysts for collaborative working 3.1 Learning conversations 3.2 Action learning 3.3 Collaborating for educational impact 3.4 Professional learning communities Chapter 4. Emotionally-intelligent organizational cultures 4.1 Applying emotional intelligence 4.2 Reconceptualizing meetings 4.3 Showing empathy and consideration 4.4 Mastering self-regulation Chapter 5. "When do we get feedback?" 5.1 Intrinsic feedback 5.2 Learning from feedback approaches 5.3 Coaching conversations Chapter 6. Working in Partnerships--Higher Education and Public Value 6.1 Influencing challenges 6.2 Building partnerships and collaborations 6.3 Public value Chapter 7. Systemic Action in Universities 7.1 Cultures of innovation 7.2 Sustainable practices 7.3 Ways forward for the sector