Leadership in an Academic Setting: A View From the Top

Leadership in an Academic Setting: A View From the Top

The role of a university president is becoming ever more complex, challenging, and demanding. Successful presidents have to wear multiple hats, be adept at a number of different job skills, and be willing to work very long hours. Providing insights and up-close experiences from his 23-year tenure as...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of management inquiry 2012-04, Vol.21 (2), p.180-186
Hauptverfasser: Wright, Thomas A., Wefald, Andrew J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Leadership
Management theory
Managerial skills
Studies
University presidents
Wefald, Jon
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Zusammenfassung:The role of a university president is becoming ever more complex, challenging, and demanding. Successful presidents have to wear multiple hats, be adept at a number of different job skills, and be willing to work very long hours. Providing insights and up-close experiences from his 23-year tenure as Kansas State University President, Jon Wefald provides an interesting and provocative Meet the Person discussion for the Journal of Management Inquiry readership.
ISSN:1056-4926
1552-6542
DOI:10.1177/1056492611427805