How (Not) to Lead Academia

Miguel Abambres ()
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Abstract: This work reports several issues found by the author throughout his professional career, concerning academic leadership. Topics like (i) out-of-field teaching/researching, and (ii) time management in faculty hiring or new role assignment, are addressed. Besides, the author describes which fundamental decisions he´d take if he could manage a higher education institution or academic department. The topics covered are crucial for the success of any higher education institution, such as (a) hiring, (b) social engagement, (c) student assessment, (d) open mindedness, (e) prompt communication, (f) passion in work, and (g) freedom / trust.

Keywords: Management; Academic Management; Out-of-Field Researching; Trust; Freedom; Education; Passion in Work; Out-of-Field Teaching; Academic Leadership; Research Assessment; Academia; Scholars; Hiring; Schools; Higher Education; Academic Jobs; Scholarly worlds; Leadership; Universities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019-11-17
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