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This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. It explains that successful academic leadership can be defined by the extent to which strategic constituencies?faculty, students, and others who share in campus leadership?support the president.

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The Nature of Academic Leadership.

Sources of Effective Leadership.

Improving Academic Leadership.

How Academic Leadership Works: Understanding

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/09/1992
      ISBN13: 9781555424664, 978-1555424664
      ISBN10: 155542466X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. It explains that successful academic leadership can be defined by the extent to which strategic constituencies?faculty, students, and others who share in campus leadership?support the president.

      Table of Contents
      The Nature of Academic Leadership.

      Sources of Effective Leadership.

      Improving Academic Leadership.

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